What to Expect When You Join This LIVE Webinar
Can exercise really help during multiple myeloma treatment? The answer may surprise you.
In this webinar, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) welcomes Dr. Karen Wonders — founder and CEO of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and professor of exercise physiology at Wright State University — to share how safe, intentional movement can significantly improve quality of life for myeloma patients and their care partners.
In this session, you'll learn:
- Why exercise is on track to become a standard of care for cancer patients
- How physical activity helps combat fatigue, muscle weakness, and balance issues during and after myeloma treatment
- Safe, beginner-friendly exercises — including chair exercises, water walking, resistance bands, and gentle stretching
- How to monitor exercise intensity using heart rate and the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale
- Special considerations for patients dealing with peripheral neuropathy, bone health concerns, and medication side effects
- Why even 5 minutes of movement counts — and how to build from there
Whether you're newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, or in recovery, this webinar offers practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to where you are in your myeloma journey. Care partners are warmly encouraged to participate too!
⚠️ Always consult your healthcare team before beginning any new exercise program.
