Published : April 1, 2019 11:24 AM IST
Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years and above. Women who are not physically active are overweight and obese, especially after menopause. Women who have never breastfed, who consume alcohol, and who smoke. Women who have had radiation therapy to the chest for some other disease.
These activities increase your heart rate and breathing, improving the efficiency of your heart and lungs. You can break this exercise into shorter sessions, such as 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
Eat healthy: Diet plays a major role in the home care treatment of any disease. A healthy diet boosts your metabolism and immune system. Therefore, add green vegetables, proteins, fruits, and red meat in your daily diet.
Stop smoking: Smoking can potentially increase your risk of getting side-effects of the treatment therapy. It can also increase your chances of getting breast cancer again.
Avoid stress: Avoiding stress can help you deal with post cancer treatment side-effects. You can go for meditation, counselling, exercise, or interact with family and friends to manage stress.