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March 18th - Darren Au is a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Exercise Physiologist. He completed his bachelor’s degree at University of Guelph in Human Kinetics. Currently, he is a graduate student at the University of Guelph under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Santa Mina. His research interest lie in the evaluation of two novel approaches to pelvic floor training (Pfilates and Hypopressives) for the recovery of urinary incontinence for men undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Darren is a strong advocate for exercise in cancer survivors, with a primary goal of maintaining and improving physical fitness and function before, during, and after treatment. His experience in clinical and research practice at the Princess Margaret Hospital includes extensive fitness testing, exercise prescription, and training for cancer survivors. We are often told that exercise, a good diet and a healthy lifestyle are beneficial – either in preventing cancer or in reducing the chance of recurrence. Here is more evidence: A new study made the news last month. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it found that prolonged sedentary behaviour was associated with a 15 to 20 per cent higher risk of cancer and death from cancer; as well as corresponding risks of heart disease and diabetes. According to the study, engaging in 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily exercise is not enough to compensate i.e. it does not mean it's OK to then "sit on your rear" for the rest of the day. Among patients with prostate cancer, those who smoke have increased risks of experiencing side effects from treatment and of developing future cancer recurrences, or even dying from prostate cancer. The findings, which are published in BJU International, suggest that smoking may negatively affect the health outcomes of patients with prostate cancer and may contribute to complications related to their care.