Fitness
Increase Energy and Build Strength through Treatment and Beyond
Regular exercise through treatment reduces fatigue, maintains muscle, and reduces risk of anxiety and depression.
Utilize your passport for a 6-month membership to a local fitness club with a completed physician referral form. (3 squares), or exercise safely at home with a Stronger Thru Cancer online fitness membership.
Stronger Thru Cancer offers online fitness classes created for those in active cancer treatment and recovery. Classes range from strength and resistance training to yoga and mindfulness activities, all from the comfort and safety of your own home. Classes were designed with your home gym in mind, providing options for space and equipment restrictions, and created by cancer survivor Priscilla Fitzpatrick.
Click Here to Access Physician Referral Forms
- Stronger Thru Cancer – Virtual Fitness Program
- BodyZone Reading
- YMCA of Delaware
- Greater Brandywine YMCA
- Greater Philadelphia YMCA
- Eastern Delaware County YMCA
- North Penn YMCA
- River Crossing YMCA
- ACAC
- AFC
- Cornerstone
- Hamilton Area YMCA
- Healthplex
- Indian Valley Family YMCA
- JCC Katz
- Kennedy Fitness: a Jefferson Health Affiliate
- NAC
- PEAC
- Princeton Family YMCA
- Reading/Berks YMCA
- RWJ Fitness
- Ignite Fitness
- GoStrong Fitness
Get Started
Use your passport to access a 6-month membership to Stronger Thru Cancer‘s online fitness classes.
Member Testimonials
Marta
“Having joined Unite for HER, to which I’ll be eternally grateful, and then Stronger Thru Cancer, are undoubtedly the best two decisions I have made throughout my cancer experience. While the medical team works on my recovery, Stronger Thru Cancer and Priscilla heal my soul; physically, because she is an excellent cancer specialist instructor, but most importantly, mentally and emotionally. I didn’t and don’t like exercise, but she inspires you to like it. Before joining, I wasn’t sure if I could do the exercises, but the classes are suited for every level of energy, strength, good day or bad day that I’m having, and I always feel better after attending one of them. In addition, if you can’t make the live classes, there is an extensive video library, so you can fit the classes into your schedule. Plus, it’s not just exercise. It’s an amazing, strong, very supportive community. Priscilla is one of the most compassionate, best people I’ve ever met. You’ll be better in every respect for joining and won’t regret it. It’ll be the best use of 3 squares on your passport (for a 6-month membership) that you can imagine.”
“I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the Stronger Thru Cancer program. Priscilla is just amazing! I look forward to the stretching, yoga and balance classes each day (and I hate exercising)! The women who attend the classes are so supportive I feel like I have a new group of friends. Thank you so much for including this in the passport.”
Anne
“I highly recommend Stronger Thru Cancer! I signed up for it using 3 squares of my UFH passport and started to take live classes about halfway through my 6-month neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen. I wish I had started earlier! Priscilla is an excellent instructor; she always is encouraging and provides instruction for people of all skill levels. Taking weight training and circuit classes has made me stronger – I actually was able to get up off the floor using my core for the first time in years! The best part of STC is the community that Priscilla has built. The women who take the live classes are an amazing group, who support and cheer each other on through the highs and lows of living with cancer. STC is a truly amazing community and an incredible investment for your health!”
Leslie
“Priscilla has created something very special through her Stronger Thru Cancer program. I don’t even know if I would call it a program, but rather a community. A community whose members are living with cancer or recovering from cancer, and most importantly, a community whose members want to feel better through exercise, despite their challenges. Although exercise may be the last thing you want to do, Priscilla makes it so doable. She provides a variety of exercises and explains how to do them at various stamina levels. You can attend live classes, or you can access her video library at your convenience. She is so very encouraging and positive. She is truly a light! Join and you will simply feel better.”
Lynda
“Unite for HER has been by my side since my first diagnosis in 2018, providing access to fresh produce, counseling and massage. I had been exercising regularly, but after my metastatic diagnosis, it all seemed like it was too much. When I saw Priscilla’s video on the Unite for HER website, I decided to give it a try. Wow, what a difference Stronger Thru Cancer has made. Beyond the cardio, strength, balance and yoga, there is a sense of community and commitment, with a coach and members who understand and encourage each other. Even on those days when I don’t think I can do anything but show up, my day is brighter, and I feel stronger and supported.”
“I always loved working out and pushing myself to get stronger, the day I got my breast cancer diagnosis, all of that changed. Things moved so quickly- chemo, surgeries, radiation- instead of going back to the gym, I just dreamed about not being sick, having some strength to walk, easing pain, not throwing up, no nosebleeds, having hair and fingernails and toenails again. The silver lining of all this was that I was introduced to Unite for HER. What a blessing. As I navigated all of their information, my attention was immediately drawn to Stronger Thru Cancer. According to the description that I read, this just might fit my need for safe exercise tailored to my needs and abilities. So I signed up and have no regretted that decision for one second.”
Elizabeth
“As a 61-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer, I am so grateful for the support I have found through Unite for HER. Every six months, I receive 6 stamps to be applied towards a variety of integrative care options, such as meal kits, produce delivery, a grocery card, six-week special offering classes or a six-month exercise membership.
Twice, I opted to use 3 stamps for six months of the Stronger Thru Cancer virtual exercise program. What makes the program special is the instructor, Priscilla Fitzpatrick, and the fact that the classes are live. On a weekly basis Priscilla offers multiple, different live exercise classes ranging from Seated Strength to Stronger Circuit. The classes that have personally added to my quality of life are Balance, Cardio and Strength, Gentle Yoga and Empowerment/Mindfulness & Meditation. The Balance class, in particular, has noticeably helped me. I appreciate being able to take live classes in the comfort of my home or yard. Classes generally start with a check-in to see how everyone is doing. Priscilla adapts the class to the current needs of the participants and offers suggestions to modify exercises to meet individual limitations and strengths. Classes allow for individual growth. There are women from all over the United States taking the live classes, and I have learned a lot from them and from Priscilla herself, that are now a part of my daily routine. One of the many things cancer has taught me is that exercise really impacts how I feel on a daily basis. Stronger Thru Cancer inspires me to exercise everyday by offering a wonderful instructor and engaging classes.”
Anne K.
“Unite for HER’s passport has been truly a blessing. It took me about 3 months to feel like I could even think about exercising, but using those 3 passport squares for a 6-month membership to Stronger Thru Cancer has been a game changer for me! I almost didn’t even consider the Stronger Thru Cancer option. I mean, this was my second ovarian cancer journey, and I recovered physically once. I could do it again, right? Probably, but I wouldn’t have pushed myself to jump on the live classes without the amazing camaraderie, love and support I have found in this group. Movement is critical, but so is the laughter and understanding of women who have walked a similar path. My health is better, and my life is richer because of the community Priscilla and her “beautiful” sisters have created.”
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