What is prehabilitation?
Prehabilitation is often called prehab.
Prehab helps you get ready for your cancer treatment.
It helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more prepared.
Prehab starts before treatment and continues during treatment.
How will prehab help me?
Prehab helps your body and your mind.
It can help you:
- Feel more ready for treatment
- Have more strength and energy
- Recover better after treatment
- Cope better with side effects
- Keep doing everyday things
Even small changes can help.
What does prehab focus on?
Prehab looks at a few important areas:
- Moving your body
This helps build strength and fitness. - Eating well
This gives your body the fuel it needs. - Feeling calm and supported
This helps with stress, worry, and sleep. - Healthy habits
Such as stopping smoking or drinking less alcohol.
Do I need a lot of time?
No.
Even if your treatment starts soon, or you have already started, small steps still matter.
You do not need to change everything at once.
Doing what you can is enough.
In this section
- Exercise and moving your body
- Eating well
- Taking care of your mental health
- Fatigue and sleep
