💪 Oncology Fitness: Exercise as Essential Cancer Care
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰ 5PM PT / 6PM MT / 7PM CT / 8PM ET
📍 Virtual — Join from anywhere!
We’re kicking off the new year with a powerful conversation about movement, healing, and the role of exercise in cancer care.
Join us for an engaging session with Dr. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS — surgical oncologist, educator, and founder of CancerFitness.org — as he shares how movement can help improve physical and emotional well-being before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Whether you’re an avid exerciser, just beginning, or navigating physical limitations from treatment, this conversation will help you understand what’s possible — and why oncology fitness is emerging as a critical part of cancer care worldwide.
🏃♀️ What We’ll Cover:
🧠 What “Oncology Fitness” means — and how it supports healing
💡 The science behind exercise as a tool for managing treatment side effects
💪 How to get started or re-engage safely, no matter your current activity level
🌐 How to access support through CancerFitness.org and other resources
About Our Speaker:
Dr. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS is Chief Medical Officer at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and a nationally recognized breast surgeon, educator, and advocate for Exercise Oncology. He has founded four multidisciplinary breast cancer programs and received the 2024 Career Impact Award from the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Dr. Harness is the founder of CancerFitness.org and a founding member of the International Society of Exercise Oncology. His mission is to make Exercise Oncology a standard of care for patients across the globe.
✅ How to Join
This call is open to all members of the AYA cancer community. Register below to receive the Zoom link and join us virtually on January 12!
Please note: This call will be recorded. By registering, you agree that your name and video may be captured. You are welcome to keep your camera off or change your display name for privacy.