ECOLE Exercise Oncology specialist

17/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️ Andrea Di Blasio, Associate Professor in Exercise Sciences at the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara (Ud’A), is one of the professionals who made Metadinamiche possible 💙

Every exercise programme for people living with cancer should be safe, personalised and guided by trained professionals. The Erasmus+ ECOLE project is working on exactly this, and it is proud to have supported Metadinamiche with its content.

Thank you to all the women who walked this journey: you are its heart. 💗

16/10/2026

“Moving is part of care” 💗

Lucia Cugusi - Associate Professor in Exercise Sciences UNISS is walking alongside the women of Metadinamiche, a 50-km trek through nature dedicated to women living with metastatic breast cancer.

In this video, she tells us why physical exercise matters so much when you live with cancer: it helps the body, reduces fatigue and gives energy and confidence, day after day.

Metadinamiche was organised by Komen Italia and the Onconauti Association. The Erasmus+ ECOLE project supported it with its content on exercise and cancer care.

15/10/2026

One step at a time, together 💗

From 11 to 15 October, a group of women living with metastatic breast cancer is taking part in Metadinamiche: a 50-km trek through nature, organised by Italia and the Association.

During week, the ECOLE project is joining the initiative by sharing its project results with healthcare and sports science professionals.

Walking, breathing and sharing the path, with integrative therapies along the way, all to feel better in body and mind.

Because moving is part of care, too. 🌿

01/10/2026

📣 at the 17th National Congress of – Italian Society of Motor and .

📅 1–3 October 2026

📍 Libera Università di Bolzano – Campus di Bressanone, Viale Ratisbona 16, Bressanone (BZ)

📣 We are proud to announce that the Pilot Training for , developed within the European , will be presented at the 17th National Congress of – Italian Society of Motor and .

A great opportunity to share our work, promote innovation in exercise oncology, and contribute to the development of specialized competencies for professionals working with cancer patients. 💙🎗️

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Beatrice Abalasei Raluca-Mihaela Onose Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Stefano Magno Cristina Rossi Gianluca Franceschini Lucrezia Bizzarri Maggiore ModusLab Chiara Senfett Università degli studi di Roma "Foro Italico" Elisa Grazioli Attilio Parisi Arianna Murri Alain Toledano Nathaniel Scher Veronica Pollastri Institut Rafaël Santé Intégrative Komen Italia

28/09/2026

💛 You don't have to choose between fighting cancer and feeling better along the way.

Therapies like acupuncture, gentle yoga, meditation, exercise, and music therapy aren't "alternative" to your cancer treatment — when used alongside it, with your care team's guidance, they can genuinely help.

They won't replace chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or any treatment your doctor prescribes. But they can help with the things that make treatment so hard to get through:
🌿 nausea and fatigue
🌙 sleep problems
💭 anxiety and stress
🦵 pain and neuropathy
🔥 hot flashes

Feeling better isn't just a nice extra — it can help you stay on track with your treatment, and that matters for your outcomes. This is backed by international guidelines from leading cancer organizations (ASCO and SIO).

Always talk to your oncology team before starting any complementary therapy, so it can be safely built into your care plan. 💬

03/08/2026

🎗️🏃‍♀️ Can exercise become part of cancer care?

The answer is yes. Scientific evidence shows that properly prescribed physical activity can help people living with and beyond cancer to better cope with treatments, reduce fatigue, improve physical function, and enhance quality of life.

That’s why the Erasmus+ ECOLE Project has developed an Advanced Training Course in Exercise Oncology, designed to train professionals who can safely support cancer patients through adapted physical activity programmes.

💡 The course will provide knowledge on:
✅ Cancer treatments and their effects on the body
✅ Exercise prescription for different cancer types
✅ Rehabilitation and supportive care
✅ Nutrition, psychology, and patient motivation
✅ Working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

🌍 Developed by universities, hospitals, and research centres from Italy, France, and Romania, this programme is helping build a future where exercise is recognized as an important ally in cancer care.

Together, we are promoting a healthier, more active, and more supportive future for people affected by cancer. 💙

🔗 Learn more: www.ecole-erasmus.eu

13/07/2026

🎙️✨ From Vision to Action: The Philosophy Behind ECOLE
We are proud to see the core values of the Erasmus+ ECOLE Project reflected in the insights shared by Stefano Magno, Scientific Coordinator of ECOLE, through the TEDxSapienzaU platform.

💡 At the heart of ECOLE is a simple yet powerful belief: exercise should not be seen merely as a lifestyle recommendation, but as an essential component of supportive cancer care.
As highlighted by Stefano Magno, the future of oncology requires an increasingly multidisciplinary approach—one that addresses not only the disease itself, but also the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of people living with and beyond cancer.

🎗️ ECOLE’s mission is to:
✅ Promote evidence-based Exercise Oncology
✅ Strengthen collaboration between healthcare and exercise professionals
✅ Develop specialized skills and dedicated training pathways
✅ Support the integration of physical activity into cancer care pathways
✅ Improve quality of life and survivorship outcomes

📚 Scientific evidence continues to demonstrate that appropriately prescribed exercise can play a vital role throughout the entire cancer journey.
Through ECOLE, we are transforming evidence into knowledge, professional competencies, and practical tools that support healthcare systems across Europe. 🇪🇺
👏 Congratulations to Stefano Magno for continuing to raise awareness of a topic that is becoming increasingly important for the future of cancer care.

🔗 Learn more: www.ecole-erasmus.eu

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06/07/2026

📘✨ NEW ECOLE OUTPUT AVAILABLE!
We’re excited to share the first part of our Evidence-Based Recommendations for Exercise in Cancer Care 🚀
Developed through a comprehensive review of the latest scientific evidence, this publication highlights how exercise can be safely integrated into cancer care to improve:

💪 Physical function
🌱 Quality of life
⚡ Cancer-related fatigue
🎗️ Rehabilitation & survivorship outcomes

This first release is an important step toward building a stronger, evidence-based future for Exercise Oncology across Europe.
🤝 Together with healthcare professionals, exercise specialists, educators, and policymakers, we are working to make exercise an integral part of cancer care.
📖 Read the document:
🔗https://www.ecole-erasmus.eu/report/Final-Report_A2-3.pdf

30/06/2026

💙 Oncology Survivor Day – Together for , Beyond Diagnosis

On June 26, 2026, Oncology Survivor Day brought together an impressive audience at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, including survivors, professionals, , , , of civil society, and members of the .

Through expert presentations, inspiring survivor stories, and meaningful discussions, the event highlighted the importance of prevention, long-term survivorship care, exercise oncology, rehabilitation, and the power of a supportive community throughout the cancer journey.

We would like to extend our special thanks to our distinguished speakers—Prof. Dr. Miron Ingrith, Ms. Laura Hulubei, and Teaching Assist. Alexandru Cîtea—for their valuable insights, expertise, and inspiring contributions.

We sincerely thank all our speakers, special guests, partners, participants, and media representatives for their valuable contribution to making this event a success. Your presence and engagement helped reinforce a shared message: Together for Life, Beyond Diagnosis.

💛 Together, we continue to build a stronger, more informed, and compassionate community—one that supports every person affected by cancer and celebrates every survivorship journey.

22/06/2026

📣Lo scorso weekend a Roma si è svolto l’evento AQUA TONICA RACE 2026 ospitato dal Centro Federale di di Pietralata e organizzato da - Team Centro Italia.

Centro Italia Nuoto è una società sportiva stakeholder del progetto ECOLE che opera nel settore delle e con finalità educative, sociali e di .

L’organizzazione sviluppa programmi rivolti a tutte le fasce d’età, dall’avviamento allo sport all’attività agonistica, fino ai percorsi di attività fisica adattata e prevenzione, promuovendo il movimento come strumento di e .

Attraverso strutture dedicate, tra cui piscina, palestra e spazi outdoor, Centro Italia Nuoto realizza iniziative orientate alla sicurezza, all’inclusione e alla cultura della salute, contribuendo allo sviluppo sportivo e sociale del territorio.

L’evento ha visto la partecipazione di numerosi sportivi insieme ai loro allenatori a cui è stato presentato il progetto ECOLE, accolto con grande interesse. Un’occasione importante per diffondere i primi risultati di progetto in ambito sportivo.

Un grazie speciale a Cristina Rossi Roberta Frizzi de leonardis

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