Dietary Tips: Pancreas Cancer FAQs

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Exercise After Surgery
1. Is regular exercise useful after surgery? Moderate exercise reduces fatigue and increases a sense of well being and can speed recovery. The benefits of regular exercise for weight control and cardiovascular health are other good reasons to be physically active. [top of page]
2. How do I select an exercise program that is right for me? The right exercise program is one that starts slowly and progressively increases in duration and intensity, as you are able. Your muscles will tell you when you need to slow down and rest. Strength, flexibility, and aerobic fitness are all important features of an effective exercise program. [top of page]



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Disclaimer: No two patients with pancreas cancer are identical. The appropriate treatment of individual patients with pancreatic cancer varies greatly depending on the patient's medical and surgical history. The information expressed in this Web page is not medical advice. It is meant only to educate health care professionals and patients about the current status of treatment and research in pancreas cancer at Hopkins. Before making any medical decisions, patients with pancreatic cancer are advised to consult with their personal physicians.