Why Exercise During Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment often leads to significant side effects such as fatigue, muscle loss, weakness, neuropathy, reduced cardiovascular fitness, and decreased quality of life. Research consistently shows that appropriately prescribed exercise can help:

• Reduce cancer-related fatigue
• Improve strength and physical function
• Support cardiovascular health
• Maintain independence and daily functioning
• Improve overall quality of life during and after treatment

How Maple Tree Programs Work

Through our partnerships, Maple Tree provides individualized exercise training designed specifically for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. These programs are delivered by oncology-trained exercise professionals who understand the unique physiological and clinical considerations of cancer care.

Key elements of the program include:

• Individualized exercise plans based on diagnosis, treatment status, and symptoms
• Supervised sessions with oncology-trained exercise professionals
• Focus on improving strength, endurance, balance, and functional ability
• Adaptations for fatigue, neuropathy, bone metastases, surgical limitations, and other treatment effects

Because every patient’s experience with cancer is different, the program emphasizes personalization, safety, and gradual progression.

Access for Patients

One of the most important aspects of the Maple Tree model is accessibility. Through our nonprofit partnerships, these services are provided free of charge to patients for 12 weeks, removing financial barriers and ensuring individuals can access supportive care that can make a meaningful difference in their recovery and quality of life.