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 pancreatic cancer - Making healthy choices
that will help you avoid other medical problems that could
complicate your health - Stop smoking. - Stop drinking alcohol.
- Prevent diabetes. - Follow a nutritious diet. - Participate in
a reasonable level of exercise. - Seek support. - Reduce your
risk of infection. - Rest when tired. 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 many associated
medical complications, which should improve your chances of
withstanding the physical stresses of cancer and treatment.
Also, since the immune system of