Animation - Your Prehabilitation Plan for Lung Cancer Surgery

Slide Show - Your Prehabilitation Plan for Lung Cancer Surgery

Expert Videos

1. What does a prehabilitation plan for lung cancer surgery involve?

2. When should I start prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery?

3. How do I get help to quit smoking in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

4. What nutrition plan should I follow in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

5. What exercise plan should I follow in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

6. What should my prehabilitation nutrition plan consist of?

7. How do I mentally prepare for lung cancer surgery?

8. How important is it for American Indians to follow advice for preparing for lung cancer surgery?

9. How important is it for American Indians to quit smoking before lung cancer surgery?

Animation - Your Prehabilitation Plan for Lung Cancer Surgery

This animation explains how a prehabilitation ("prehab") plan can help you physically and mentally cope with lung cancer surgery and treatment, while also helping with your recovery. Each activity in your prehab program helps you prepare for surgery and will help you enjoy a better outlook and quality of life after treatment. Watch to learn about the most common types of prehab for lung cancer, different respiratory exercises, diet recommendations, physical exercises, and more.

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Section: Your Prehabilitation Plan for Lung Cancer Surgery

Slide Show - Your Prehabilitation Plan for Lung Cancer Surgery

Expert Videos

1. What does a prehabilitation plan for lung cancer surgery involve?

2. When should I start prehabilitation for lung cancer surgery?

3. How do I get help to quit smoking in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

4. What nutrition plan should I follow in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

5. What exercise plan should I follow in preparation for lung cancer surgery?

6. What should my prehabilitation nutrition plan consist of?

7. How do I mentally prepare for lung cancer surgery?

8. How important is it for American Indians to follow advice for preparing for lung cancer surgery?

9. How important is it for American Indians to quit smoking before lung cancer surgery?

Other Modules:

Understanding Prehabilitation for Lung Cancer Surgery

Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Understanding Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Screening for Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Screening for Black Americans

Lung Cancer Screening for Native Americans

Diagnosis and Screening of Lung Cancer

Staging of Lung Cancer

Understanding Biomarker Testing in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Treatment and Management of Lung Cancer

Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer

Targeted Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Understanding Clinical Trials in Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community

Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and Native Americans

NSCLC Treatment When You Have an EGFR Mutation

NSCLC Treatment Options When You Have an EGFR Mutation

NSCLC Treatment When You Have a KRAS Mutation

NSCLC Treatment Options When You Have a KRAS Mutation

NSCLC Treatment for Less Common Mutations: ALK, BRAF, ROS1, HER2, MET

Immunotherapy for NSCLC with PD-1 and PD-L1 Biomarkers

Patient Stories:

Mr. Satterfield's Story

Sharon’s Story

Terri's Story

Tricia's Story

This educational activity has been developed by A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Grants and Giving, Foundation Medicine, Genentech, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Neogenomics, Novartis, Pfizer, and Takeda Oncology.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed shared decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.