Journal article
Prehabilitation in cancer care: an evolving field
BMC cancer, Vol.26(1), 776
06/26/2026
DOI: 10.1186/s12885-026-16404-5
PMID: 42363120
Abstract
Cancer treatment imposes significant physiological and psychological demands on patients whose reserves are already under strain. Prehabilitation, the systematic optimisation of physical, nutritional, and psychological condition prior to cancer treatment, has emerged as a promising strategy to build reserve and accelerate recovery. Yet critical questions remain around patient selection, optimal dose and delivery, and equitable implementation. In this editorial, we outline the current state of evidence, key challenges, and emerging priorities, and invite contributions to BMC Cancer’s “Prehabilitation in Cancer Care” Special Collection.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Prehabilitation in cancer care: an evolving field
- Creators
- Christopher Gaffney - Lancaster UniversityJessica Gorzelitz - University of IowaJack Reeves - University of Technology SydneyDaniel Steffens - New South Wales Department of Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- BMC cancer, Vol.26(1), 776
- DOI
- 10.1186/s12885-026-16404-5
- PMID
- 42363120
- NLM abbreviation
- BMC Cancer
- ISSN
- 1471-2407
- eISSN
- 1471-2407
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- Grant note
No funding for this manuscript has been received.
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/26/2026
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology; Health, Sport, and Human Physiology
- Record Identifier
- 9985176650802771
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