Capable

Physicians

PHYSICIANS

We provide cancer patients/survivors with 12 weeks of small group training with other cancer survivors, with a plan that is modified to individual ability. The program runs 3 days a week for one hour, at no cost to participants. Participants will be challenged and supported in these group sessions while we aim to improve mobility, agility, strength, while also improving cardiovascular endurance, body composition and indicators of metabolic health. Clearance from a patient’s oncologist or primary care physician (PCP) is required prior to enrollment.

If you would like to request brochures for your office, have questions or would like to refer a patient to CAPABLE please email CAPABLE@wayne.edu with the subject line “Patient Referral.” 

To learn more about what CAPABLE can offer your patients view the overview video HERE.

If you are ready to refer your patient you may download the medical clearance form HERE and send it back via fax to 313-578-4306.

Eligibility Criteria:

 Aged 18 and older at the time of program recruitment

  1.  Diagnosed with an invasive cancer.

  2.  Cleared from their physician to participate in the program (We assume that most patients will have completed treatment, however if a patient is currently under treatment, this should be their oncologist. If the patient is not currently undergoing treatment, this could be the PCP or oncologist).

Exclusionary Criteria:

  • Widely metastatic cancers. However, bone metastatic cancers that are in remission and newly diagnosed metastatic cancers will be acceptable with physician approval.

FAQs

  • Participants in the study will be adult cancer survivors of all cancer types. Medical clearance from an oncologist or primary care doctor is required.

    Must be age 18+, diagnosed with an invasive cancer that is not widely metastatic (unless it’s in remission or newly diagnosed)

    No prior exercise experience is necessary!

  • We will ask participants to participate in 12 weeks of group fitness classes. The sessions will take place 3 days a week for approximately 60 minutes per session. The program includes weight lifting, running/walking, stretching and other exercises to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. An optional dietary program will also be offered. Exercises are scaled, or adjusted, to meet the ability of each participant. (ex: One person may lift 5 lbs, while another will lift 40lbs. One person may walk on a treadmill while another jogs, etc…)

    Participants will be asked to complete 3 surveys and 2 physical assessments.

  • Participants receive world-class coaching from certified L1 CrossFit coaches. All sessions will be hosted in a supportive environment with other cancer survivors.

    Some sessions of CAPABLE offer a $100 gift card for completion of (3) surveys and regular attendance. (Walmart, Target or Meijer)

    Program is at no cost (value of approx. $1000 in gym fees and training)

  • To register, potential participants can

    Email: CAPABLE@wayne.edu

    Call: 313-578-4246

    Visit https://www.karmanos.org/capable

    Participants will complete a short screener with one of our team members to verify eligibility and to discuss the best option for their medical clearance.

  • CAPABLE is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, with internal funds from Karmanos Cancer Institute and with generous donations from community members. To support CAPABLE with a donation, please visit https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos-foundation/documents-and-links/donate-to-karmanos-capable-program-8126