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 - Who can help with my recovery after lung cancer surgery?
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, director of The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses who can help with your recovery after lung cancer surgery. She says that one of the best ways you can recover involves finding somebody who can encourage you to stay physically active throughout your recovery. Friends and family will be needed to hold you accountable for your healing and they can play a supporting role during your recovery. Dr. Blackmon says it is important for you to have this support network established before your surgery to ensure your recovery process is as smooth as possible. Lastly, she shares several other important tips you can do before your surgery, in preparation for when you start your recovery at home, to ensure that you will achieve the best outcome.
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Section: Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery
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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?
