Treatment

Exercises

• Diet and healthy lifestyle are very important factors in preventing pancreatic cancer. In patients who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, exercise is helpful to overcome fatigue associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

• A guided exercise programme that suits the need and condition of a patient may help in regaining strength and improve the general well being of the patient.
• The exercise may include a simple activity like walking under observation or with support.
• Beneficial effects of exercise in coping with cancer and its treatment are anticipated and studies are in progress to evaluate the effect of exercise on fatigue level, muscle strength and overall physical functioning, emotional distress, sleeping pattern and quality of life.¹⁸