Worldwide, more than 19 million people have been diagnosed with cancer. In 2020, it was responsible for 9.9 million deaths. Although the number of deaths from cancer is very high, some cancers, if diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, have a high chance of survival, such as breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and other cancers. Prostate cancer, etc. Nowadays, medical technology is more advanced. As a result, there are many cancer survivors, and this group of people needs personalized care no different from cancer patients.

Due to World Cancer Day, February 4, 2025 This year, the theme is “United by Unique” It is a United with the same goal, which is to maintain and take care of the health to be as healthy as possible. Taking into account the needs of different individuals (Unique) to prevent cancer recurrence, it is necessary to adjust the health care method to suit each individual with the following principles:

1. Food - Get enough energy and protein suitable for your body to gain or maintain muscle mass, but not too much to the point of exceeding body weight.

2. Exercise - Choose a safe type of exercise. Reduce the risk of injury, but with sufficient severity and duration. It can increase body strength.

3. Psychological care - Find ways to relax your emotions that work for yourself, such as meditation, yoga, etc. Talking to family, etc. 

If you are concerned about taking care of yourself to prevent cancer from recurring. Consultation with doctors or medical professionals with expertise in various fields such as dietitians, physiotherapists, trainers, fitness specialists, etc. Psychologists, etc., so that health care is most suitable for themselves. 

Reference List

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2. Rock CL, Thomson CA, Sullivan KR, Howe CL, Kushi LH, Caan BJ, Neuhouser ML, Bandera EV, Wang Y, Robien K, Basen‐Engquist KM. American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians. 2022 May;72(3):230-62.