Animation - Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
Slide Show - Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
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What is prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery and why is it important?
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What drug treatments are typically used before lung cancer surgery?
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What questions should I ask my doctor about improving lung cancer surgery outcomes?
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How will lung cancer surgery affect my breathing?
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Who can help with my recovery after lung cancer surgery?
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Why is physical activity an important part of prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery?
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What are the 4 key parts to prehabilitation fitness planning?
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Who will monitor my prehabilitation fitness program?
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How important is it for American Indians to follow advice for preparing for lung cancer surgery?
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How important is it for American Indians to quit smoking before lung cancer surgery?
Expert Video - What questions should I ask my doctor about improving lung cancer surgery outcomes?
Lung cancer surgery specialist, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, addresses what questions you should ask your doctor about improving lung cancer surgery outcomes. Examples of important questions and considerations she mentions include: stopping smoking; staying physically active as much as possible; focusing on the right nutrition; communicating with family and friends about your wishes for various "what if" scenarios; designating a sole person to communicate on your behalf between your family and your care team; maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude; and staying mentally fit by building a strong support network of peers and family who can relate to your experiences.
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Section: Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
Expert Videos
Animation - Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
Slide Show - Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
1.
What is prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery and why is it important?
2.
What drug treatments are typically used before lung cancer surgery?
3.
What questions should I ask my doctor about improving lung cancer surgery outcomes?
4.
How will lung cancer surgery affect my breathing?
5.
Who can help with my recovery after lung cancer surgery?
6.
Why is physical activity an important part of prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery?
7.
What are the 4 key parts to prehabilitation fitness planning?
8.
Who will monitor my prehabilitation fitness program?
9.
How important is it for American Indians to follow advice for preparing for lung cancer surgery?
10.
How important is it for American Indians to quit smoking before lung cancer surgery?
