The team behind your plan
Three registered specialists, working from one plan.
Leads your exercise
Clinical exercise physiologist
A healthcare scientist who specialises in exercise for people living with long-term conditions, including cancer. They are the person who works out what your body can do today, and builds the programme that gets you stronger from there.
Education
- Degree in sport and exercise scienceUsually three years, in exercise science, physiology or a related health science.
- Master's in clinical exercise physiologyExercise testing and prescription for cancer, heart, lung and metabolic conditions, with supervised clinical placements and a clinical competency assessment.
- Registered with the Academy for Healthcare ScienceA register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Registrants keep up continuing professional development to stay on it.
Their experience
- At least [N] years working with people with cancer
- Experience at your stage: before, during or after treatment
- Used to working around side effects such as fatigue, neuropathy, lymphoedema and bone changes
Their role in your rehab
- Assesses you first: fitness, strength, balance and how you move, with simple tests like a walking test, sit-to-stand and grip strength.
- Writes your programme around your treatment, your side effects and your goals.
- Directs your two sessions a week, in person or online.
- Adjusts it week to week, easing off on hard days and progressing when you're ready.
- Uses exercise to help you manage treatment fatigue and keep your strength.
- Re-tests you through the plan, so you can see how far you've come.
Leads your nutrition
Registered dietitian
"Dietitian" is a title protected by law: only someone qualified and registered can use it. Yours makes sure you are eating in a way that supports your treatment, your recovery and your exercise.
Education
- Degree in dieteticsA three or four-year degree, or a two-year postgraduate route, accredited by the British Dietetic Association.
- At least 1,000 hours in practiceSupervised placements in hospitals and the community before they can qualify.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions CouncilRegistrants must keep up continuing professional development to stay on the register.
Their experience
- At least [N] years as a dietitian, including cancer care
- Experience in oncology, often from hospital cancer services
- Used to working alongside an exercise programme
Their role in your rehab
- Assesses your nutrition: weight changes, muscle, appetite and what you're eating day to day.
- Helps you eat through side effects like nausea, taste changes, a sore mouth or a poor appetite.
- Protects your muscle, with enough protein and energy to support your exercise.
- Before surgery, helps you go in well nourished. After treatment, helps you manage your weight healthily.
- Cuts through conflicting diet advice with guidance based on evidence.
Keeps your care joined up
Oncology nurse
A registered nurse with specialist experience in cancer care. They look after the whole picture, making sure your plan fits safely around your treatment and that nothing falls between your team and your hospital.
Education
- Nursing degreeThree years, split between study and supervised practice in hospitals and the community.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilEvery nurse revalidates every three years, including continuing professional development and feedback on their practice.
- Specialist cancer trainingPost-registration training in cancer or oncology care, built on hospital experience.
Their experience
- At least [N] years in cancer care
- Hospital oncology experience, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgical wards
- Used to supporting people and families through treatment
Their role in your rehab
- Gets to know you, with a check on how you're doing physically, emotionally and practically.
- Keeps your plan safe around treatment, such as when to ease off after chemotherapy.
- Answers questions about treatment and side effects between appointments.
- Joins up your care with your hospital team and GP, and knows when something needs to go back to them.
- Points you to other support, such as psychological, financial or charity services.
How we check every practitioner
RegistrationWe check each practitioner against their professional register before they join.
QualificationsWe see the degree and any specialist training behind each title, not just the title.
ExperienceWe only build your team from people with experience in your type of cancer and stage of treatment.
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