Diet, Exercise and Rest

• It is recommended that you keep up your fluid intake while on treatment (i.e. 6-8 glasses of water per day).
• We recommend you maintain a well-balanced diet and that you continue with your usual level of physical activity.
• Mild exercise e.g. walking for 30 minutes three times per week has been shown to be beneficial in dealing with the fatigue associated with radiation therapy. However, it is important that you listen to your body and do not over exert yourself.
• Getting plenty of rest each day facilitates the normal body tissues to recover on a daily basis from the effects of the radiation therapy.