Patients who have been diagnosed with lung cancer and are undergoing lung cancer care should be well informed about what they should and shouldn't do. There are certain behaviors and habits that can decrease the chances of success for patients undergoing lung cancer care.

The following are seven things not to do while undergoing lung cancer care. 

Smoke

Smoking is one of the worst possible things you can do when you are undergoing lung cancer care. Get help if you are having trouble quitting. Not only should you not smoke, but you should also stay out of any environment where you may be exposed to secondhand smoke. 

Try to go it alone

It really helps lung cancer patients to have a support group of friends, family, and even fellow patients who they can confide in and get support from. Don't try to go through it alone. Build up a network of people who can help you with any emotional stress you're dealing with as a result of your lung cancer diagnosis. 

Put yourself in situations that leave you susceptible to lung infections

When you're undergoing lung cancer care, you're especially at risk of serious complications if you develop a lung infection. That's why you should take precautions like getting a flu shot every year and staying away from those who are currently infected with COVIDI-19. 

If you are undergoing lung cancer care during cold season, it's a good idea to stay out of crowded public areas where germs are likely to pass easily from person to person.

Get stressed out

Lung cancer patients shouldn't underestimate the negative effect that stress can have on the immune system. You need to find a healthy way to manage the stress of being a cancer patient so that you can keep your immune system working strong while you are undergoing treatment.

Avoid exercise

While you shouldn't participate in strenuous exercise activities that can leave you out of breath, you should still maintain a fitness routine including both aerobic and strength exercises. Exercising regularly can help you to stay energized throughout your lung cancer treatment regime. 

Not getting enough sleep

Getting enough rest every night is important when you are healing. Make sure that you are getting an adequate amount of quality sleep every night while you are being treated for lung cancer.

If you are having problems sleeping, try to minimize caffeine and sugar consumption and set a regular sleep schedule that you stick to while you're being treated. 

Gain or lose too much weight

Keeping your weight under control while undergoing lung cancer care is important. Some patients struggle with weight gain when undergoing lung cancer treatment. Excessive weight gain can occur in small-cell lung cancer patients due to a condition known as Cushing's syndrome.  

On the other hand, some patients experience unintentional weight loss when being treated for lung cancer due to loss of appetite. Losing too much weight can weaken your body and make it more difficult to successfully fight your lung cancer. 

You should closely monitor your weight while undergoing treatment and discuss excessive weight loss or gain with your doctor.