Study exposes critical gap in cancer care

One in four cancer patients in Britain feel that nothing could have prepared them for the difficult period between diagnosis and treatment.

For many patients a cancer diagnosis is like preparing to go into battle especially if they’re having treatment for the first time.

Nearly half (42%) felt anxious and almost all (90%) reported feeling like they weren’t in control of parts of their life.

The research commissioned by global healthcare company Abbott, revealed over half (56) had never heard of prehabilitation – a term that means getting physically and mentally ready for cancer treatment before it starts.

Aston spoke to registered dietitian Imogen Watson.