Apr 15, 2026
Prehabilitation in Focus: Strengthening Patients Before Cancer Surgery
Prehabilitation is gaining increasing attention as a key strategy to improve outcomes for patients undergoing cancer treatment. In the latest annual research report (2025) from the Danish Cancer Society, this important theme is highlighted, showcasing how targeted interventions before treatment can enhance recovery, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.
Center Director Lene H. Iversen and prehabilitation expert and CFA1 leader Bente Toft Jensen both emphasize the growing importance of integrating prehabilitation into standard cancer care pathways. They point to the strong evidence base emerging from Danish research environments and underline the need for systematic implementation across the healthcare system.
Several research projects affiliated with ACROBATIC are featured prominently in the report. These include studies led by Ismail Gögenur (AIDPRO-CRC, WP 1.7), Tine Henrichsen Schnack (FRAGINOC, WP 1.3), and Jørgen Bjerregaard (COMPETENCE, WP 3.7), each addressing different aspects of prehabilitation and perioperative care. Together, these projects highlight how multidisciplinary approaches can optimize patient readiness and improve surgical outcomes.
We encourage you to explore the full report to learn more about these initiatives and the broader landscape of Danish cancer research.
Read more about the prehabilitation theme in the 2025 research report from the Danish Cancer Society: