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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Eligibility and Enrollment

Trainer observes a patient during exercise

Eligibility

You may be eligible for the program if you can answer “yes” to the following questions:

  • Have you had or do you have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer?
  • Is it safe for you to participate in low-to-moderate intensity regular exercise?

Enrollment

Follow these easy steps to join us!

  1. Contact the program manager (Gabby Brennan, gabrielle_brennan@med.unc.edu) to determine your eligibility.
  2. Obtain written clearance for participation from your oncologist. The program coordinator can help you with this.
  3. Schedule your assessment with the program

Once you are enrolled, you can sign up for classes.

Risks & Disclosures

While we do not anticipate that individuals will experience any psychological or physiological harm from participation in the Get Real & Heel program, some risks do exist. Participants may experience some muscle soreness or joint trauma during the program.

The Get Real & Heel staff takes every precaution possible to avoid such discomfort and in the unlikely event of injury or harm we will do our best to rectify the situation.