A huge thank-you for your
contribution to our annual volunteers conference and your help in
making it an overwhelming success. Nicola Barnstable, Breast
Cancer Care, 2006
Tutors
Dr Anna Campbell
Dr
Anna Campbell's professional qualifications immunology (BSc),
biochemistry (PhD)and sport & exercise science (MSc). Anna is
a qualified fitness instructor (exercise to music, gym instruction
and cardiac rehabilitation) and has built up a reputation as an
expert in the UK in the field of exercise and cancer.
In the past six years, Anna has provided safe personalised exercise
programmes, exercise counselling and structured group exercise classes
for over 500 men and women living with cancer and has published a number of papers on the subject.
Judith
Murrary
Judith
Murray is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Holistic Therapist with qualifications
in Psychology and Training. Jude was previously Breast Cancer Care’s
Health & Wellbeing Manager. In this role she was involved in giving
health & lifestyle advice, information and practical support to
people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Having a special interest in stress management for people with cancer,
Jude teaches massage and yoga to people undergoing active treatment
for all cancers.
Jude's other qualifications include:
Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, Diploma in Body Massage, Diploma
in Indian Head Massage, Diploma in Stress, Consultancy, Reiki level
I & II Practitioner, Professional Training in Complementary
Therapies for Cancer & Palliative Care
Fiona
Whyte
Among
her professional qualifications Fiona has two teaching diplomas
and a master’s degree in cancer care, qualifications which
have supported her well in her 20 plus years experience working
in the field of cancer education.
For about the same length of time she has been an associate editor
of the peer reviewed, European Journal of Cancer Care with sole
responsibility for the news section of the journal.
This enjoyable role has meant that she has had to remain constantly
up-to-date with developments in all aspects of cancer management
and care.
Fiona's research and clinical interests include: cancer rehabilitation,
communication skills in the fields of cancer and palliative care,
adolescents and young people with cancer and teaching and learning
in the clinical situation
Recent
Publications 1.'The C Word' A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but you don't have to let it beat you. Exercise not only helps you feel better, but can also reduce the chance of the cancer recurring, saysJill Eckerslay.
3. 'Fight cancer by gardening' - "Gardening is great exercise. It's highly recommended", said Anna Campbell, Macmillan's physical activity expert.
4.“As new evidence emerges underlining the benefits of exercise for cancer survivors, Neena Dhillon asks how fitness facilities can play their part. Follow the link to the October issue of Health Club Management magazine where you’ll find on page 60 this feature which includes input and insight from Dr. Anna Campbell of CanRehab."
6. “A recent review of more than 60 high-quality studies on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors conclude that regular exercise appears to help with confidence and self-esteem. Follow the link to REPs Journal 2010 where you’ll find on page 21 an article by Dr. Anna Campbell of CanRehab”
8. Campbell A,
Whyte F, Mutrie N.Strategies to
improve recruitment to an exercise intervention during breast cancer
treatment. Clinical Effectiveness
in Nursing 2007
11. Campbell A,
Kearney, N., Mutrie, N., Patterson, G., Whyte, F. Lifestyle
after the diagnosis of breast cancer: is exercise important?
Advances in Breast Cancer 2004;1(3):12-16.
12. Campbell A,
Macmillan Voice,
Issue 37 page 10. Investigating
the
benefits of exercise. 2006