Staying Healthy Moving Forward

It’s important to continue making your health a priority after cancer treatment.

• Schedule an annual visit with your primary care doctor and report any new lumps, bumps, or other changes.
• Get your annual flu shot to boost your immune system.
• Get your annual health screenings.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Eat a balanced diet.
  • Aim to eat at least two-and-a-half cups of fruits and vegetables per day.
  • Reduce your intake of foods high in salt and fat.
  • Reduce your consumption of red meat and avoid processed meats.
  • Limit sugary drinks and energy-dense foods.
  • Opt for whole grains instead of processed or refined grains.
  • Limit your alcohol consumption. Women should have no more than one drink and men no more than two drinks per day.
• If you smoke, stop!
• Engage in physical activity. The American Cancer Society recommends healthy adults participate in a minimum of 75 to 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week. This should cause you to break a sweat and increase your heart rate. You can break the exercise into 10 minute segments.
• Practice sun safety.