About CANFit
CANFit has been adapted from previous digital programs to provide those who have had a diagnosis of lung, bowel, and breast cancer access to tailored exercise prescriptions, bringing together academics and clinicians’ expertise guided by the latest research. The website also offers high-quality modules covering educational, motivational, and self-management resources grounded with a solid evidence base.
Over the next two or three weeks, we recommend logging in and engaging with the website at least once per week to receive feedback. This will allow you to get the most out of the website.
Why was it made?
Exercise has been shown to have many benefits for those living with and beyond cancer, including improving quality of life and increasing survival rates. However, it is important to note that exercise programs must be tailored to the individual. Our team understands the importance of exercise for individuals living with and beyond lung, breast, and bowel cancer. It has adapted this website from previous studies exploring tailored exercise programs for those living with and beyond breast, bowel, and lung cancer.
Meet our team
Behavioural Scientists / Digital Health Experts:
Dr Cindy Forbes
Hull York Medical School
Prof. Corneel Vandelanotte
Central Queensland Univeristy
Dr Camille Short
The University of Melbourne
Exercise Specialists and Physiologists :
Mr Jordan Curry
Hull York Medical School
Prof. John Saxton
Hull York Medical School
Mr Ciaran McNaughton
Hull York Medical School
Dr Holly Evans
Flinders University
Mr Sebastian Mora Hernandez
Hull York Medical School
Mr Edward Gibson-Smith
University of Sheffield
Treating Clinicians:
Dr Caroline Wilson
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust
Dr Robin Young
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust
Trial Management:
Dr Alex Bullock
Hull York Medical School
Dr Chao Huang
Hull York Medical School
Bronwen Williams
Hull York Medical School
John Turgoose
Hull York Medical School
Prof. Judith Cohen
Hull York Medical School
Wider Research Team:
Prof. Gerry Richardson
University of York
Ms Helen Roberts
Hull York Medical School
Dr Mark Pearson
Hull York Medical School
Prof. Micheal Lind
Emeritus Professor
Dr Maureen Twiddy
Hull York Medical School
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact us: canfit@hyms.ac.uk.
You can also contact us by using the Contact Us button on the top right-hand side of the page.