Tips for 'Cancer Survivors':-
- Cancer patients are living longer nowadays by using modern medicines and with the help of screening, diagnosis and special treatments.
- But there are some psychological angle - anxiety and mental depression being some of the most common after-effects of cancer.
- To regain balance and to combat worries, activities like yoga, mindfulness & meditation will be much useful for cancer patients.
- Solving puzzles, painting & playing musical instruments will also be beneficial.
- Cancer survivors should be aware of how to lead healthy, post-cancer life.
- Smoking and second-hand smoke will cause poor health among the survivors.
- Regular physical exercise will reduce the risk of chronic illness.
- Cancer survivors should avoid excess body weight gain as excess weight is a risk factor for them.
- Eating healthy diets will keep weight in check and improve energey levels.
- Cancer survivors should stay connected with their family members, friends and specially cancer survivors. This will reduce stress, depression and fatigue and improve quality of life.
- Apart from regular check-ups, ancer survivors should get tests that screen for heart diseases and diabetes.