Most patients who have undergone treatment for cancer of one form or another have an unhealthy lifestyle and are not interested in diet and physical activity, according to American doctors from the American Cancer Society, the Central Cancer Department of North Carolina, according to an online edition for girls and women of 14 Under 35 years old Pannochka. Net Scientists examined 753 patients, most of whom were diagnosed with breast, prostate and stomach tumors. According to doctors, additional efforts are needed to promote healthy dietary and behavioral habits among cancer patients, especially among patients over 65 years of age. Researchers note that more than half of the 11 million. People in the United States who survived cancer, older than 60 years.

Experts studied the diet, the level of physical activity, quality of life, weight, physical functions and mental health of participants.

As a rule, most of the patients with cancer had moderate intensity exercises only 10 minutes a week, which does not correspond to the established recommendations - 150 minutes of weekly exercise. In addition, only 7% of patients adhered to the principles of proper balanced nutrition.

Oncologists stress the importance of a normal diet, physical activity and rejection of bad habits for effective rehabilitation of patients with previously diagnosed cancers. Doctors remind that the right way of life helps to avoid new health problems, quickly recover and improve the quality of life.

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