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JC Rodriguez

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Cancer Exercise Specialist

JC Rodriguez earned his Master's degree from Ball State University and is a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. He specializes in cancer exercise science and helps cancer survivors rebuild muscle, regain strength, and feel better through online coaching.

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Sept. 2, 2026

Can Exercise Actually Fight Cancer? The Science of Movement with JC Rodriguez

Can working out actually change what's happening inside your body during cancer treatment? Dr. Leah Sherman sits down with certified clinical exercise physiologist JC Rodriguez to unpack the real science behind exercise and cancer—including how movement may redirect blood flow away from tumors, alter tumor metabolism, and boost immune surveillance. JC breaks down what this looks like in practice: how to move through severe fatigue with “mentally small” wins like a 5-minute walk or in-...
Guest: JC Rodriguez
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