How Can I Live a Healthier Lifestyle?

A healthy lifestyle is key to preventing cancer recurrence. Regular doctor's visits and screenings are important for spotting and treating late effects. Don't ignore your health-problems such as being overweight can worse your condition or put you at higher risk for developing cancer. Also, eating healthy and being physically active can make you feel better about yourself and boost your quality of life.

ACS has many resources that explain the benefits of good nutrition in fighting and preventing cancer. Eating right can increase your energy, make you look better, and help you recover from wounds or illness faster. You should ask your healthcare provider to help you create a well-balanced diet.

In addition to healthy dieting, ACS recommends many tips for preventing cancer with a healthy lifestyle. You should avoid smoking and be sure to use sunscreen and limit sun exposure. Daily exercise also is crucial to preventing cancer and generally staying healthy. Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity (walking, dancing, biking, or yoga) are recommended at least five days a week for adults. Children and teenagers should get at least an hour of exercise five days per week.