Exercise After Cancer Surgery: What’s Safe
Walking starts within 24-48 hours after cancer surgery and is the single most important early activity for preventing blood clots, bowel recovery, and reducing hospital stay. Low-impact exercises like gentle stretching and light walking resume at 4 weeks and full...
Diet Plan for Cancer Patients During Treatment
Cancer patients need 25-35 calories and 1-1.5 grams protein per kilogram body weight daily during chemotherapy and radiation to prevent muscle wasting and tolerate treatment. Side effects like nausea, taste changes, and appetite loss make eating difficult so the plan...
Mental Health Support During Cancer Treatment
One in four cancer patients develops clinical depression and 12-15% experience severe anxiety, rates five times higher than the general population. Untreated psychological distress reduces treatment adherence, weakens immune function, and directly worsens survival...