Prehabilitation is the process of getting ready for cancer treatment before it starts. It focuses on three areas of your health:
- what you are eating and your weight
- physical activity or exercise
- mental wellbeing
Stopping smoking and cutting down on alcohol can also help. It helps while you are having treatment, with your recovery, as well as improving your overall health.
The leaflet below explains why prehabilitation is important, how it can help you through your cancer treatment and tips on how you can support yourself.
Last reviewed: 13 October 2025