Cancer Information
Non-urgent advice: Are you or someone you know recovering from cancer?
The CAN-Move Programme is a free 12 week structured Exercise and Physical Activity Programme for anyone having or recovering from cancer treatment.
Benefits of becoming more active include:
- Help’s to reduce impact of treatments and their side effects
- Improved strength, stamina and mobility
- Helps to manage weight which can help reduce the risk of 13 different types of cancer
- Reduce the risk of re-occurrence of certain types of cancers by as much as 40% (Macmillan)
- Increases in energy levels and management of fatigue (reported improvements of up to 88% reduced fatigue scores through completion of the CAN-Move Programme)
- Helps improve wellbeing and mood (reported improvement of up to 85% improved well being scores through completion of the CAN-Move Programme)
The CAN-Move Programme includes:
- Exercise in a relaxed atmosphere, delivered to you individually or in a group setting, providing support and encouragement
- Face to face and online support available
- Includes supervised gym sessions and specialist CAN-Move Circuit classes
- Wider activities of Salford Wellbeing Walks, Wellbeing Gardening sessions, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Swimming
- Patient led, tailored and supported programme of prescribed exercise/activity
- Opportunity to exercise in a Salford Community Leisure Centre nearest to you
How do I join the programme?
Ask your GP or Practice Care Co-ordinator