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OPTIMISE cancer prehabilitation programme

In this section you'll find useful information and advice on the benefits of prehabilitation for anyone with a new or suspected cancer diagnosis.

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    About cancer prehabilitation

    Prehabilitation is key in preparing for cancer treatment, promoting healthy behaviours to improve overall health.
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    Physical activity

    Exercise and physical activity play an important role in maintaining a healthy body and mind.
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    Nutrition

    Eating well and good nutrition is an important part of prehabilitation. Maintaining a good nutritional status can improve your ability to cope with treatment, increase energy levels, strengthen your immune system, and enhance your overall well-being. 
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    Emotional wellbeing

    A cancer diagnosis can be very distressing for you and your family and friends.
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    Smoking

    Stopping smoking can make a big difference to your health and lifestyle - it is one of the best things you will ever do.
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    Tumour specific information

    In this section you will find specific tumour information.
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    Alcohol

    Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of serious illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, pancreatitis and seven different types of cancer.
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    Sleep

    Just like regular exercise and a healthy diet, getting enough good sleep in an essential part of looking after your physical and mental health.
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    Fatigue

    Fatigue is a feeling of significant physical or mental tiredness or exhaustion and is very commonly experienced by people with cancer.