Lifestyle changes can be helpful in a variety of important ways:
- Strengthening your body so that you can withstand some of the
rigors of treatment - Optimizing the function of your immune
system to aid in the fight against cancer - Improving your
emotional outlook, so you can enjoy life to the fullest, even
during treatment for bladder cancer - Making healthful choices
that will help you avoid other medical problems that could
complicate your health - Stop smoking. - Reduce your risk of
infection. - Follow a nutritious diet. - Participate in a
reasonable level of exercise. - Rest when tired. - Seek support.
Smoking is a known risk factor for many cancers. Although you
may have already been diagnosed with cancer, it’s not too late
to stop smoking. When you quit smoking, you reduce your risk of
its associated medical complications, which should improve your
chances of withstanding the physical stresses of cancer and
treatment. Also, since the immune system of smokers is generally
less effective than nonsmoker