STRONGER THAN CANCER
Empowering cancer survivors to improve their quality of life through a program of fitness and health.
Why Fit to Fight?
Medical studies have shown that exercise can help minimize and manage the associated side effects from cancer and cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Exercise training can restore physical function, enhance quality of life, and mitigate side effects such as fatigue, depression, lymphedema, and other health-related changes. Fit to Fight provides a positive, exercise-based program for cancer survivors to re-establish trust in their bodies and maximize health, movement, and function across an individual's lifespan.
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OUR MISSION:
Fit To Fight's initiative emphasizes clinical interventions and functional strengthening to support survivors in their journey. We are committed to conducting research and outreach to cancer patients to deepen our understanding of how healthy lifestyles can prevent or mitigate the effects of cancer and its treatments. Together, we strive to empower individuals and promote long-term wellness for all survivors.
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OUR VISION:
Fit to Fight is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, outreach, physical therapy evaluation and intervention, and empowering individuals through mind-body-spirit activities and education.
Our Program
Fit to Fight is a comprehensive oncology program focused on exercise and education for the Missoula community, divided into three facets, including: rehabilitation, research and training.
Fit to Fight Rehabilitation is completed at Alpine Physical Therapy and is for individuals in any stage of their cancer journey that are looking for one-on-one guided exercise specific to their current medical and physical status.
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Fit to Fight Research is completed at the University of Montana Cardiopulmonary & Cancer Rehabilitation Laboratory and is for anyone undergoing cancer treatment that is looking for guided and monitored group exercise.
Fit to Fight Training is completed through the Silver Lining Foundation and is for breast cancer patients and survivors who are looking for high intensity training and athletic competition.
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