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[Prehabilitation in cancer patients]
Ovidio Hernando-Requejo1, Hortensia García de Quinto2
1Servicio de Oncología Radioterápica. Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|July 29, 2025
Summary
Prehabilitation enhances patient readiness for cancer treatment by improving physical, nutritional, and mental health. This strategy improves surgical outcomes and tolerance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Prehabilitation enhances patient functional, nutritional, and psychological status before cancer treatment.
- Evidence supports prehabilitation for better postoperative outcomes and tolerance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the conceptual basis, components, benefits, and challenges of prehabilitation in oncology.
- To highlight the critical role of nutritional prehabilitation in hospital settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of prehabilitation strategies in oncology.
- Analysis of conceptual foundations and clinical evidence.
- Emphasis on nutritional interventions and implementation challenges.
Main Results:
- Prehabilitation significantly improves postoperative recovery and treatment tolerance.
- A multimodal, personalized, and early approach is key to effective prehabilitation.
- Nutritional status is a crucial factor in prehabilitation success.
Conclusions:
- Prehabilitation is a vital strategy for optimizing cancer patient care.
- Integrating prehabilitation, especially nutritional support, into routine oncological pathways is recommended.
- Further research on implementation strategies is warranted.
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