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Prehabilitation in cancer care: preparing people for treatment physically and mentally

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prehabilitation cancer care

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Why you should read this article

to enhance your awareness of the principles and benefits of prehabilitation in cancer care

to ascertain your role at each stage of prehabilitation: pre-assessment, interventions and follow-up

to better understand the behaviour change process and how you can encourage positive behaviour change

Authors

Dany Bell

Strategic adviser - Macmillan Cancer Support, London, England

June Fiona Davis

Allied health professional adviser - Macmillan Cancer Support, London, England

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PDF Created On: 5 Jul 2025.
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Last Reviewed: 1/1/1