Cancer Prehab 101
For patients newly diagnosed with cancer, getting in better physical and mental shape before starting treatment can improve outcomes and reduce complications, according to a new study.
In the August 2013 edition of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the study states, " A growing body of evidence supports preparing newly diagnosed cancer patients for and optimizing their health before starting acute treatments," write Drs. Julie K. Silver and Jennifer Baima of Harvard Medical School.
Their article, titled Cancer Prehabilitation: An Opportunity to Decrease Treatment-Related Morbidity, Increase Cancer Tretment Option, and Improve Physical and Psychological Health Outcomes, is the first comprehensive review of the topic.
"There is a rather long and impressive history of using prehabilitation to improve orthopedic surgical outcome, " Dr. Silver comments. "Our new review shows that there is a unique opportunity to help many people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer to improve their physical and emotional outcomes."
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Take control of what's in your control.
Do you feel lost and out of control? Is your head spinning with an overload of information on what to do and what not to do? Do you need support?
What do you receive when you sign up for my program?
6 Weekly group sessions so that you don't feel like you're going through this alone
Unlimited email access to me so that you feel support whenever you need it
Week 1 – Basic kitchen cleanup
Week 2 – Digestion
Week 3 – Fruits and Veggies
Week 4 – Protein
Week 5 – Carbohydrates
Week 6 – Relaxation
In the August 2013 edition of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the study states, " A growing body of evidence supports preparing newly diagnosed cancer patients for and optimizing their health before starting acute treatments," write Drs. Julie K. Silver and Jennifer Baima of Harvard Medical School.
Their article, titled Cancer Prehabilitation: An Opportunity to Decrease Treatment-Related Morbidity, Increase Cancer Tretment Option, and Improve Physical and Psychological Health Outcomes, is the first comprehensive review of the topic.
"There is a rather long and impressive history of using prehabilitation to improve orthopedic surgical outcome, " Dr. Silver comments. "Our new review shows that there is a unique opportunity to help many people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer to improve their physical and emotional outcomes."
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Take control of what's in your control.
Do you feel lost and out of control? Is your head spinning with an overload of information on what to do and what not to do? Do you need support?
What do you receive when you sign up for my program?
6 Weekly group sessions so that you don't feel like you're going through this alone
Unlimited email access to me so that you feel support whenever you need it
Week 1 – Basic kitchen cleanup
- What's in your cupboard? How to detect cancer causing ingredients by reading labels.
- How to prepare your food so that you receive the maximum nutrient benefits.
- Is your method of cooking killing you? What tools to use, and not use, in the kitchen.
Week 2 – Digestion
- Did you know that up to 80% of your immune system is in your gut? Learn how maximize that.
- Learn how to eat your food properly so that you absorb the most nutrients.
- You may not have an allergy to a certain food but are you intolerant? What to avoid and how to repair your gut.
Week 3 – Fruits and Veggies
- What are the top cancer fighting veggies?
- Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? We'll learn about the antioxidant rich fruits.
- The benefits of juicing and making smoothies.
Week 4 – Protein
- What exactly are amino acids and why are they important to me?
- Learn why a plant based diet is beneficial and how to make small changes.
- Soy: to eat or not to eat, that is the question.
Week 5 – Carbohydrates
- Are carbohydrates really as bad as they're made out to be? Learn why we need them.
- Learn the difference between complex and simple carbs
- Sugar, is sugar, is sugar, organic or not. Find out what are the healthier alternatives.
Week 6 – Relaxation
- As soon as you hear the "C" word, life flips us upside down. We'll learn different methods of relaxation and it's importance.
- Exercise is not only good for you but highly recommended during treatment, according to the Canadian Cancer Society.
- Where do we go from here? What are my next steps.