Exercise screening and referral are now part of Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accreditation. While most cancer programs don’t have an in-house exercise oncology team, Strength For Living™ helps bridge that gap. Refer your patients to our program for personalized exercise oncology and nutrition support, while we provide the care and documentation to support your accreditation needs.

THE EASY REFERRAL FOR EXERCISE ONCOLOGY AND ACCREDITATION

For Providers & Cancer Programs

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  • ✓ CoC 4.8 Survivorship Program

    Exercise oncology and nutrition services during and following treatment.

  • ✓ CoC 4.9 Exercise Oncology Services

    Validated screening, assessment and individualized exercise oncology programs for newly diagnosed patients.

  • ✓ NAPBC 5.7 Function & Movement

    Exercise programming and the required patient exercise education materials

  • ✓ NAPBC 5.8 Lymphedema Assessment

    We monitor for new arm symptoms and report back to you or refer to a lymphedema-trained physical therapist

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    ✓ NAPBC 5.15 Return to Wellness

    Comprehensive survivorship built on exercise and nutrition, with sleep, stress management and social connection included.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. You Refer - By fax, phone or email. We contact your patient within 2 business days.

  2. We Screen & Assess - Medical clearance and validated screening at the first visit, or we help your team set up screening in your clinic. Patients who need PT/OT come back to you, or we refer them in their own community.

  3. We Deliver - In person in Arizona, Florida, Washington and New York, or online, with live and recorded virtual programs and use the Cancer Exercise App (listed as a resource in the CoC exercise oncology standard) between sessions.

  4. We Report Back - Including any adverse events, sent directly to the referring provider.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

✓ A ready-to-adopt referral protocol for your committee to approve

✓ Patient exercise education materials that meet NAPBC and CoC standards

✓ Referral confirmation, intake assessment and plan of care

✓ Progress and completion reports

✓ An annual report each January of patient numbers and outcomes, ready for your cancer committee and breast program minutes

WHY PROVIDERS CHOOSE US

Strength For Living is led by Dr. Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN, a pioneer of exercise oncology, board certified nurse practitioner and co-author of the ACSM exercise guidelines for cancer survivors. Care is delivered by nationally certified exercise oncology professionals and dietitians. All parties sign a business associate agreement, and our systems are HIPAA compliant. No new staff, no contract and no cost to your program. Patient plans start at $29/month and may be HSA/FSA eligible or covered by insurance. The program is recognized by the Commission on Cancer for accreditation.

OUTCOMES

Exercise Improves Cancer Outcomes

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28%

LOWER RISK OF CANCER RECURRENCE

For some cancers, exercise reduces the risk of cancer recurrence, development of a second cancer, or death by 28%.

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15-49%

INCREASED MUSCLE STRENGTH

Resistance exercise after cancer treatment can increase overall muscular strength by 15–49%, with even greater gains reported in specific muscle groups.

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51%

REDUCED CANCER-RELATED FATIGUE

Exercise reduces cancer-related fatigue by up to 51% and helps patients improve energy levels, manage treatment-related symptoms, and support overall quality of life.

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37%

IMPROVED SURVIVAL

Structured exercise program is associated with a 37% lower risk of death among patients with stage III colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy.

FAQs

  • Yes. The standards allow services on site or by referral, including community and online programs. The program is recognized by Commission on Cancer for your accreditation.

  • Yes, when prescribed and supervised. Every patient receives medical clearance first, and every plan is adjusted to their treatment, side effects and cancer-specific precautions.

  • Yes. Telehealth and the Cancer Exercise App brings the program to them, and our survivor community keeps them feel connected.

  • Yes. We're building a white-label pathway now. Interested in becoming a founding partner?

PARTNER WITH US

Let's make exercise part of your standard of care and your next accreditation review easier.

Fax Referrals: (928) 240-5300

Dr. Anna L. Schwartz: 928-228-4373

DrAnna@DrAnnaLSchwartz.com

Wendy Gough, VP, Strength For Living

schedule a 15-minute provider call

Strength For Living is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American College of Surgeons, the Commission on Cancer or the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

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“Dr. Schwartz changed how I think about my health after cancer. I always feel heard, never rushed, and I leave every visit with a clear plan. I’m stronger and more confident in my body than I’ve been in years.”

— Samantha B. Colon cancer 2

"Dr. Schwartz combines deep clinical expertise with real attention to each patient’s goals. As a cancer survivor, I valued the evidence-based approach and the time taken to explain every recommendation.”

— Jim S., Prostate Cancer 3