At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, we believe in empowering you on your cancer journey.
Our tailored exercise programs — virtual at the YMCA and in-person at D’Youville University — are designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Backed by science, exercise can reduce fatigue, boost strength, and improve quality of life. Take the first step toward feeling stronger and more connected today!
What are the benefits?
This programs are safe, supervised by certified trainers, and tailored to your unique needs. Research shows exercise benefits cancer patients and survivors, including:
- Reducing fatigue: Aerobic and strength training combat cancer-related tiredness.
- Building strength: Resistance exercises improve muscle function and physical ability.
- Enhancing mood: Physical activity lowers anxiety and depression.
- Improving quality of life: Regular exercise boosts sleep, self-esteem, and resilience.
- Lowering recurrence risk: Activity may reduce cancer recurrence, especially for breast and colorectal cancer.
In person classes
Empower your recovery with expert guidance
These hands-on classes teach you safe exercise techniques, in addition to nutrition plans and food demos! Learn proper routines from certified trainers to support your recovery in a welcoming environment.
Classes will be held at D'Youville University in downtown Buffalo. To register please call us at 716-845-1300 ext. 5001
Virtual classes
Move at your pace, from the comfort of home
These guided exercises, held over Zoom, include low, medium and high-impact workouts and are led by expert trainers with cancer-specific exercise knowledge.
To register please contact Andrew Ray, PT, PhD, at 716-845-1300 ext. 4227, or Andrew.Ray@RoswellPark.org.
Contact us
For more information, or to register for an event, please contact Dr. Andrew Ray at Andrew.Ray@RoswellPark.org or 716-845-1300 ext. 4227.