Lifestyle Changes to Manage Stomach Cancer

Authors:

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Lifestyle changes may not directly affect the cancer itself but it can help to:

Strengthen your body to better manage side effects of treatment.
Make your immune system stronger to help in the fight against cancer.
Improve your emotional outlook and overall wellness.
Lower the risk of other medical problems that could affect your health.

There are also steps you can take to help direct your care and make sure your team and family know your wishes. This information can provide comfort and decrease stress in difficult times.

References

Gastric carcinoma. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116155/Gastric-carcinoma .
Lifestyle changes after stomach cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/stomach-cancer/after-treatment/lifestyle-changes.html.
Nearing the end of life. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/end-of-life-care.html.
Stay healthy. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/healthy.html.

Contributors

EBSCO Medical Review Board

Last Updated:

2021-10-01

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