Body & recovery
People facing the physical and practical side of treatment and recovery — before, during, and after.
What help is available
Fertility-preservation assistance (apply before treatment when possible), appearance workshops and free prostheses, ostomy peer support, survivor exercise programs, and survivorship education.
Good to know
Fertility-preservation help usually must be arranged before treatment starts — ask your care team immediately if this matters to you.
13 listed resources
Most recent check: 2026-09-14
Cancer-specific programs
- Survivorship programVerified active
ACSM Moving Through Cancer
Searchable national directory of 2,300+ cancer-exercise programs, filterable by location.
Online & in personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-09-14
- Survivorship programVerified active
Cancer Nation (formerly National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship)
A survivor-led advocacy nonprofit offering the free Cancer Survival Toolbox and educational resources on life during and after cancer treatment.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
General gyms, parks & clubs
- Fertility preservation helpVerified active
Alliance for Fertility Preservation
Provides education about fertility-preservation options before cancer treatment, plus a directory of financial-assistance programs and state insurance laws.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Wigs & appearanceVerified active
Knitted Knockers
Provides free, handmade soft breast prostheses ('knockers') for women who have had mastectomies, shipped at no cost through volunteer knitters.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Exercise programVerified active
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
A small-group exercise program for adult cancer survivors at participating YMCAs, led by trained staff.
In personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-07-13
- Fertility preservation helpVerified active
Livestrong Fertility
Helps cancer patients whose treatment may affect fertility access discounted fertility-preservation services and donated medications through partner clinics.
OnlineNationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Wigs & appearanceVerified active
Look Good Feel Better
Free workshops (in person and online) teaching people with cancer how to manage appearance-related side effects of treatment, including skin, hair, and wig guidance.
Online & in personNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Exercise programVerified active
National Park Service — Find a Park
Free finder; park entrance fees vary by location.
In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programOrganization confirmed
Parkrun
Free weekly 5k walk/run events in local parks, worldwide, at any pace.
In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programVerified active
Planet Fitness
Nationwide budget gym chain with a low-pressure, beginner-friendly atmosphere.
In personNationalPaidChecked 2026-09-14
- Exercise programVerified active
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) club finder
National directory of local running clubs, filterable by state and city.
In personNationalCost variesChecked 2026-09-14
- Ostomy supportVerified active
United Ostomy Associations of America
A national network of affiliated ostomy support groups, plus education and advocacy for people living with an ostomy or continent diversion.
Online & in personNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Exercise programVerified active
YMCA
Nationwide nonprofit gym and fitness network, with income-based financial assistance at most branches.
In personNationalFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-09-14
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