Download the how to guide [PDF] - Macmillan Cancer Support
Download the how to guide [PDF] - Macmillan Cancer Support
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People need support with getting active<strong>Cancer</strong> patients face a large number of barriers <strong>to</strong> being active.The <strong>to</strong>p barriers <strong>the</strong>y say <strong>the</strong>y face are being <strong>to</strong>o tired, a lack of time andbeing <strong>to</strong>o weak. They also said <strong>the</strong>y need help <strong>to</strong> get motivated, and want<strong>to</strong> learn more about <strong>the</strong> benefits of being active.How <strong>the</strong> pack can help your patientsInformation and adviceMost cancer survivors are keen <strong>to</strong> receive information or advice aboutphysical activity at some point during <strong>the</strong> cancer experience.Increasing levels of activityThe pack is highly effective at helping people <strong>to</strong> get active. 92% of patientssaid <strong>the</strong> pack helped <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>the</strong>ir levels of activity.Changing perceptionsPatients who are worried about <strong>how</strong> <strong>the</strong>y will be affected by being moreactive receive reassurance from <strong>the</strong> pack that this is okay. 81% of patientswho had concerns said that <strong>the</strong> pack helped <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> overcome <strong>the</strong>iranxieties.<strong>Support</strong>ing people in palliative careThe pack gives patients <strong>the</strong> comfort that it is okay <strong>to</strong> undertake somesuitable activities. It also offers <strong>the</strong> families of those with terminal cancer<strong>the</strong> reassurance that patients can take on activities that family membersmay have been doing on <strong>the</strong>ir behalf.How <strong>the</strong> pack can help you91% of healthcare professionals said that <strong>the</strong> pack helped <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> havea conversation with <strong>the</strong>ir patients about physical activity, with 52% sayingthat it really helped.