Learn what to eat before and after cancer surgery, why protein matters for healing, when liquid diets or nutrition support may be needed, and practical ways to manage poor appetite, nausea, weight loss, and recovery safely after your operation.

Learn how prehabilitation before cancer surgery uses safe exercise, nutrition, breathing training, emotional support, and better control of existing health conditions to build strength, improve stamina, and support a smoother recovery after surgery.

Understand what a surgical consent form means before cancer surgery, including the proposed procedure, expected benefits, possible risks, alternatives, and important questions to ask your surgeon before signing.

Dr. Suraj Manjunath explains how tumor type, stage, location, biology, treatment response, and a patient’s overall health determine whether cancer is operable.

What is a tumor board, who participates, and can its recommendation change your treatment? Dr. Suraj Manjunath explains how multidisciplinary cancer planning helps patients make informed decisions.

Cancer surgery should begin at the right time—not simply the earliest possible time. Proper staging, multidisciplinary review and patient preparation can make surgery safer and more effective.

Understand what a surgical oncologist does, when to consult one, and how cancer surgery is planned safely as part of complete cancer care.

Understand how ERAS helps plan safer recovery after cancer surgery, including nutrition, pain control, early walking, feeding, and why recovery must be individualized.