Good idea to have a complete physical exam. Ideally, cancer survivors should do aerobic exercises and weight training. Both types of exercise are critical to the overall health and well-being of cancer survivors.
Exercise for Cancer Patients At least 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 5 days a week. This amount of exercise is proven to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
How Much and How Hard? The key is to start slowly and build your body's energy over time. Your body has been through a lot and it is necessary to challenge it gradually.
Patient cancer education Anemia develops when you don’t have enough robust, healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. The blood cells may lack enough hemoglobin, the protein that gives blood its red color. Anemia affects one in 10 teen girls and women. It also develops in men and children and is linked to some illnesses.
The foundation of eating with cancer During treatment The main nutritional goals during cancer therapy include getting enough: • Fluids to stay hydrated (mostly from caffeine-free fluids) • Energy (calories) and nutrients from healthy foods • Protein to help maintain lean body mass/muscle Every patient is different. What works for some may not work for others. If there’s a problem with swallowing or appetite, we adapt to what you find appealing and what is comfortable for you to eat. Overall, though, our main goal is to provide calories through nutrient-rich foods. Many patients can follow a normal, healthy diet If you don’t have nutrition-related side effects from your cancer treatment that limit your ability to eat and/or digest food, you can follow a generally healthy diet that includes: • Fruits and vegetables • Whole grains • Beans • Nutritious fats • Lean protein Gallery item 1 Gallery item 2 Gallery item 3 Gallery item 4
