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Prep for Cancer Treatment: Nutrition & Exercise Key
27 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A quarter of cancer patients felt unprepared for treatment stages.
- Prehabilitation focuses on nutrition, exercise, and mental health.
- Average wait time between diagnosis and treatment was three weeks.

Cancer patients frequently report feeling unprepared for the emotional and practical challenges between diagnosis and the start of treatment. New research highlights that a significant number experience anxiety, uncertainty, and a sense of being lost during this interval, with many feeling a lack of control over their lives.
To address this, 'The Prehabilitation Method' book has been launched, guiding patients on how to effectively prepare for treatment. This involves a focus on nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Prehabilitation aims to empower patients by providing actionable steps to regain a sense of control and well-being during the waiting period.
The initiative underscores the importance of proactively managing one's health and mindset. By engaging in tailored nutrition and exercise plans, and addressing psychological readiness, patients can potentially improve their experience and outcomes. Loved ones are also encouraged to support this preparatory phase.