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<\/b>Extreme <\/span>summers<\/b> can cause <\/span>heat<\/span> exhaustion or <\/span>heat<\/b> stroke<\/b> in even the healthiest of individuals. Therefore, it is imperative that <\/span>cancer patients<\/span> and survivors take special care of themselves during <\/span>high temperatures<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Summer<\/span> is upon us and it can be tough on <\/span>more vulnerable <\/span>cancer patients<\/span>. Let us look at the 5 lifestyle tips you can undertake to survive <\/span>high temperatures<\/span> and stay safe and healthy while enjoying the season:<\/span><\/p>\n Stay hydrated<\/b><\/p>\n Cancer patients<\/span> suffer from appetite loss due to which they are unable to meet their daily water intake and nutrition goals. A peak <\/span>summer<\/b> day is not the only cause of dehydration. <\/span>Cancer<\/span> and the side effects that emerge out of active <\/span>cancer<\/span> treatment alter the taste sensations. It also causes nausea from chemotherapy and diarrhea from immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy cancer patients resulting in dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n Get enough water during the day so that the blood can effectively transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Increase your fluid intake with water and add cucumber or celery to make it more refreshing, drink fresh low-sugar juices, or consume <\/span>water-rich foods<\/b>, such as lettuce, watermelon, or broccoli to stay hydrated. Staying <\/span>hydrated<\/b> can keep your mucus membranes moist, lubricate your joints, and regulates your body temperature. Drinking water can also help <\/span>cancer patients<\/span> get rid of residual chemotherapy drugs, which the kidneys can easily filter out. Refrain from consuming caffeine or alcohol as they can trigger hot flashes and <\/span>dehydration<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Exercise with caution<\/b><\/p>\n Check with your doctor if you do not have any late effects of <\/span>cancer<\/b> treatment, like cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle where the heart finds it difficult to pump blood to other organs). If you are eligible to exercise, be mindful of where and when you exercise during the <\/span>summer<\/b> months. Try exercising early in the morning or in air-conditioned areas to stay cool and active. Avoid strenuous activities during high temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n Fend off foodborne illnesses<\/b><\/p>\n Cancer<\/b> also restricts the consumption of certain foods. Beware of potentially dangerous foods that can cause food poisoning or foodborne illnesses. Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables. Avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products and raw or uncooked meat, poultry, or shellfish. Also, wash your hands before and after handling food.<\/span><\/p>\n Avoid overheating<\/b><\/p>\n If you are exposed to high temperatures, your body will take time to cool off. Overheating can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, excessive sweating, and fatigue. Therefore, work your way around the <\/span>heat<\/b> and try staying indoors. Also, watch for warning signs of <\/span>heat<\/span> exhaustion.<\/span><\/p>\n Avoid infections<\/b><\/p>\n Cancer patients<\/span> are immunocompromised, that is, their weakened immune system is highly susceptible to infections and diseases. Chemotherapy decreases the white blood cell count, thereby, increasing the risk of infections in <\/span>cancer patients<\/span>. This restricts certain summertime activities like lounging in swimming pools. Therefore, taking a dip to cool off is out of the question as radiation therapy can make people sensitive to certain chemicals present in the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n Take extra precautions to <\/span>beat the <\/b>heat<\/b>, especially if you have a medical condition like <\/span>cancer<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get more information on <\/span>nutrition<\/b> and <\/span>fitness<\/b> by being an active participant in the Activ Living Community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Extreme summers can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke in even the healthiest of individuals….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2963,"featured_media":61814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3448,8],"tags":[821,2072,3050,1016],"class_list":["post-61806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cancer","category-lifestyle-conditions","tag-cancer","tag-cancer-patients","tag-high-temperature","tag-summer"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 lifestyle tips for cancer patients<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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