MAPLE TREE BLOG

It’s no secret that cancer and its associated treatments can take their toll on an individual – physically and psychologically.   Even though exercise may be the last thing you want to do right now, research conclusively demonstrates that it can have a [...]

These days, it is very rare to meet someone whose life has not been touched by cancer in one way or another. With more than 15.5 million living as survivors, and another 1.7 million expected to be diagnosed this year – cancer [...]

There. I said it.   Actually, I’ve said it about a thousand times.   If there is one thing I am, it’s persistent. Or maybe tenacious is a better word for it. Or perhaps stubborn, obstinate, resolute, or headstrong might be a [...]

Many years ago, when someone was diagnosed with cancer they were told to avoid any and all types of physical activity. People feared that the increase in blood flow would cause cancer cells to spread throughout the body, exacerbating their condition. Of [...]

“I was more afraid to go to Maple Tree than I was to start chemotherapy.”   Yes, you read that right.   Last week, I had lunch with a long-time patient of ours and this was what she said to me.   [...]

It’s no secret that many cancer treatments cause negative side effects in the body. We are all familiar with them – fatigue, cardiotoxicity, reduced strength, range of motion, and muscle dexterity. These physical impairments affect more than 90% of all cancer patients, [...]