06/23/2026
Did you know that structured exercise can make a real difference for cancer patients? Research from Maple Tree Cancer Alliance shows it can reduce fatigue, boost mood, and enhance quality of life. That's why our Foundation piloted and funded BayCare’s Exercise Oncology Program, which is being adapted throughout the BayCare Health System.
In this podcast from BayCare HealthChat, you'll hear from Dr. Peter Blumencranz, surgical oncologist and medical director of BayCare Cancer Institute, and Juan Torres, medical fitness supervisor and exercise oncology educator, share how physical activity empowers patients to manage side effects, maintain strength, and improve outcomes. Discover how exercise oncology is changing cancer care—one step at a time.
Exercise oncology brings structured, individualized exercise into cancer care. In this episode, surgical oncologist and medical director of BayCare Cancer Institute, Dr. Peter Blumencranz, and medical fitness supervisor and exercise oncology educator, Juan Torres, explain how physical activity helps...