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Ovidio Hernando-Requejo1, Hortensia García de Quinto2
1Servicio de Oncología Radioterápica. Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro.
Introduction:
Prehabilitation in oncology is a strategy aimed at improving the patient's functional, nutritional, and psychological status prior to cancer treatment, especially surgery. Growing evidence supports its effectiveness in improving postoperative outcomes and tolerance to treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This review outlines the conceptual foundations of prehabilitation, its key components, clinical benefits, and challenges in implementation, with particular emphasis on the nutritional component, which is crucial in the hospital setting. The importance of a multimodal, personalized, and early approach is highlighted, advocating for its integration into oncological care pathways.
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