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Discover how exercise can be a powerful form of medicine for cancer patients—especially men with prostate cancer. In this inspiring episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo interviews Dr. Karen Wonders, PhD, founder of the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, a global leader in exercise oncology. They dive into how personalized fitness programs can dramatically improve quality of life, treatment outcomes, and long-term recovery for cancer patients—even those with advanced or terminal diagnoses.
Dr. Wonders shares how exercise builds resilience, boosts energy, and reduces the risk of treatment side effects, all while discussing real data from over 20,000 patients. Learn about Maple Tree’s accessible $15/month virtual training platform, Maple Tree On Demand, and how you can thrive—not just survive—after a cancer diagnosis.
* Why rest isn't always best for cancer patients
* How exercise lowers inflammation and boosts immunity
* What personalized cancer fitness looks like (even during chemo)
* The truth about motivation and building no-excuse routines
* How Maple Tree collaborates with doctors and patients to make exercise part of standard cancer care
Chapters
00:00 How to Make Exercise Accessible to Beat Prostate Cancer
01:10 The Wonder Woman of Exercise Physiology
01:51 Balancing Family and Career: Karen's Story
04:51 The Importance of Exercise in Cancer Treatment
05:54 Karen's Journey into Exercise Oncology
08:59 Founding Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
13:02 Impact and Data: The Success of Maple Tree
17:20 Personalizing Exercise for Cancer Patients
19:51 Overcoming Fear and Building Trust in Exercise
22:28 Maintaining a No-Excuse Lifestyle
24:59 Building Exercise into Your Routine
26:21 Psychological Benefits of Exercise
28:53 The Role of Music and Bundling in Workouts
33:57 Exercise for Cancer Patients
37:49 Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Programs
39:06 Training and Certification in Exercise Oncology
