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Smoking

Strong and consistent evidence has demonstrated poorer outcomes in individuals who smoked before a cancer diagnosis and in those who continue to smoke.1 Preventing cancer survivors from starting or returning to smoking and helping others to quit is increasingly important.

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Fatigue

Persistent fatigue can decrease a cancer survivor’s participation in activities that make their lives meaningful and is often associated with increased levels of emotional distress.

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Exercise

Exercise can hasten recovery from the immediate effects of cancer treatment, prevent long-term effects, and may reduce the risk of recurrence and increase survival.

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Distress

Anxiety and depression affect up to 29% of cancer survivors. The multiple stressors, vulnerabilities and challenges they face have been highlighted as contributing to cancer survivors’ high risk.

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Diet and Nutrition

Whilst available evidence in this field is of variable quality, difficult to interpret, and has not yet produced definitive results, it is becoming clear that weight management and healthy food choices has a role in improving overall health and promoting disease-free and overall cancer survival...

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Alcohol

There is clear evidence that alcohol is a cause of many types of cancer. There is limited research into the effects of alcohol on cancer progression and recurrence. Cancer survivors should generally follow recommendations for the general population to reduce the harmful impacts of alcohol...

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