Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Provides Unique Oncology Exercise Program

The Sandy Springs-based nonprofit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation recently announced the extension of a partnership with Maple Tree Cancer Alliance involving the rollout of a new specialized oncology exercise program to support breast cancer survivors. This program - introduced at the beginning of 2023 - is the first of its kind in the Southeast.

“Extensive research has shown the game-changing role of exercise relieving cancer treatment related side effects, so we are pleased we can partner with Maple Tree and offer this unique program to our patients for the very first time,” said Mallory Mark, TurningPoint’s Clinical Director. “A combination of aerobic and strength training exercise improves the quality of life and overall physical fitness for cancer survivors, however access to these beneficial programs has previously been limited due to lack of specialized providers, finances, and transportation. Our partnership with Maple Tree changes that narrative.”

Ariel Hornberger, an exercise oncology instructor with Maple Tree, works with patients at TurningPoint to develop personalized programs regardless of where they are in their respective survivorship journeys. The 12-week program is free of charge and offered both virtually and in-person.

Southern Magnolia Charities provided the initial funding to launch this program, and as a result of the funds raised at the Pink Affair, TurningPoint’s signature annual fundraising gala held just last month, the program will continue through the remainder of the year. To date there have been more than 100 patient visits.

“The program has helped me to stay motivated to increase my exercise,” said TurningPoint patient Natalie Carpenter. “I have regained strength in my hand, my core is stronger than it was when I started, and I am also able to raise my arms higher.”

For more information about Maple Tree, please visit https://www.mapletreecanceralliance.org/. The alliance operates programs at more than 30 locations across the country, including Kettering Health, New England Breast & Wellness, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and University of San Francisco California. To schedule an appointment for oncology exercise at TurningPoint, please call 770-360-9271.

About TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation is a 501c3 community-based healthcare organization. TurningPoint improves the quality of life for individuals impacted by breast cancer by providing and advocating for specialized, evidence-based rehabilitation, while minimizing socioeconomic, racial, cultural, and geographic barriers to care.

About Maple Tree Cancer Alliance®

Maple Tree Cancer Alliance® has clinical partnerships all around the country to help you as you walk through cancer treatment. Maple Tree provides individualized exercise programs—both in person and virtually—to help relieve some of the side effects related to cancer treatment. The Alliance employs certified exercise oncology instructors who design a personalized, structured progression of cancer rehabilitation for each patient from the initiation of cancer treatment throughout cancer remission.

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