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University of Northern Colorado Cancer Rehabilitation Institute

The Cancer Rehabilitation Institute at µÛÍõ»áËù helps cancer patients rebuild strength through individualized exercise programs that alleviate treatment side effects.

An estimated 75 to 95 percent of cancer patients endure severe treatment-related side effects. Our groundbreaking work in cancer rehabilitation helps patients and survivors regain their strength through targeted physical exercise.

An International Leader in Cancer Rehabilitation

The University of Northern Colorado Cancer Rehabilitation Institute (µÛÍõ»áËùCRI) is a unique nonprofit program, recognized as a frontrunner in the field of cancer rehabilitation.

Over the last two decades the µÛÍõ»áËùCRI has delivered clinical cancer rehabilitation services, provided educational opportunities and experiences in cancer rehabilitation, and conducted cutting-edge research in exercise-based cancer rehabilitation.

Your Support Keeps Us Going

µÛÍõ»áËùCRI is a nonprofit entity that relies entirely on donor support and grants to achieve its mission. Your generosity directly benefits every cancer patient who walks through our doors.

The µÛÍõ»áËùCRI Community

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Our Survivors stories

µÛÍõ»áËùCRI has been such a wonderful blessing in my life. This program brought me new physical and mental strength and a renewed hope to live a healthy life!

Dana Dunlap, cancer survivor

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25+ Years of Strength

µÛÍõ»áËùCRI has developed our unique expertise through three distinctive programs that connect our community, the µÛÍõ»áËù campus, and cancer survivors.

Clinical Services

We have helped thousands regain quality of life. Our clients reduce depression and fatigue, improve their cardiovascular function, get stronger and more flexible, and improve balance.

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Educational Opportunities

Our evidence-based curriculum provides cutting-edge learning for undergraduates, graduate students, and healthcare professionals. We also offer an international Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist certification.

A student working in the Cancer Rehab Center coaching an older man as he walks on a treadmill.

Research Initiatives

Our research focuses on improving the quality of life of cancer patients by alleviating cancer treatment-related symptoms through prescriptive exercise rehabilitation.

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