Cancer Survivors: 6 Tips for Staying Healthy

By Stacy Simon With nearly 14.5 million cancer survivors alive today in the US, chances are that you or someone you know has faced cancer. Each June, cancer survivors celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, sponsored by the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. The event, which includes hundreds of life-affirming gatherings across the US, is a time to celebrate life – and if you're a cancer survivor, it’s also a good time to reflect on what you could be doing to be even healthier. RESOURCES: Survivorship: During and After Treatment Whether you're still in treatment or long since finished, be sure you’re doing everything you can to safeguard your health. 1. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Avoid weight gain during cancer treatment, whether you are at a healthy weight or overweight. If you’re overweight or obese, talk to your health care provider about safely losing weight after you recover from treatment. 2. Be physically active. Studies show that exercise is safe during cancer treatment, and can improve many aspects of health, including muscle strength, balance, fatigue, and depression. Physical activity after diagnosis is linked to living longer and a reduced risk of the cancer returning among people living with breast, colorectal, prostate, and ovarian cancer – among other forms of the disease. 3. Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The most health benef...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Coping with Cancer Source Type: news