In previous sections we have talked about decision-making and conse ourselves, physically, psychologically and practically, for treatment. Getting ready for Treatment (Pre-habilitation): Pre-habilitation (or “pre-hab”) means getting ready for cancer treatmen areas: Diet, Exercise and Well-being. There are both formal and inform • Formal includes structured programmes, such as, Prehab4cancer ( SafeFit (UK), and P.E.R.C.S. (Ireland) which focus on living well with those undergoing cancer surgery. • Informal includes a similar provision of advice, information and sup (*Although P.R.E.P.A.R.E. was specifically designed for those undergo used across all cancer and treatment types). Following a pre-habilitation programme can help you feel more in cont benefits of pre-hab include: • being able to leave hospital sooner after surgery • being able to deal better with the side effects of cancer treatment • reducing risks of side effects / complications of treatment • opening up treatment choices • better overall health
In our Sleep guide, available to download here, we explore different methods to help manage sleep issues and cancer-related fatigue.
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