The Importance of Controlling Body Weight After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: The Role of Diet and Exercise in Breast Cancer Patient Management

Harvie, Michelle

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1173-5_5

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“…For breast cancer survivors, simultaneous lean mass loss with fat tissue accumulation, known as sarcopenic obesity, is common 25,26 . The complete etiology of lean mass loss in this population is unclear, however it seems to be associated with poorer metabolic outcomes, such as earlier onset of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome related diseases [27][28][29] .…”

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Short-term changes in handgrip strength, body composition, and lymphedema induced by breast cancer surgery

Gomes

Freitas²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.

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Short-term changes in handgrip strength, body composition, and lymphedema induced by breast cancer surgery

Gomes

Freitas²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.

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“…However, greater weight gains are not uncommon (Irwin et al, 2005). It was indicated, breast cancer survivors gained total fat mass of 2.4kg to 6.7 kg accompanied by lean body mass losses of -0.4kg to -1.7 kg, more than one year after chemotherapy (Rooney and Wald, 2007;Harvie, 2010). Women who sustain their weight in the years after treatment have these adverse changes such as a decrease in lean body mass and increases in adipose tissue (McDonald et al, 2011).…”

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Association of Nutritional Status with Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors

Mohammadi¹,

Sulaiman²,

Koon³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Nutritional status and dietary intake play a significant role in the prognosis of breast cancer and may modify the progression of disease. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of nutritional status on the quality of life of Iranian breast cancer survivors. Cross-sectional data were collected for 100 Iranian breast cancer survivors, aged 32 to 61 years, attending the oncology outpatient clinic at Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran. Nutritional status of subjects was assessed by anthropometric measurements, Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) and three non-consecutive 24-hour diet recalls. The European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life form (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used to assess quality of life. Ninety-four percent of the survivors were well-nourished, 6% were moderately malnourished or suspected of being malnourished while none were severely malnourished. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was 86%. Overall, participants had an inadequate intake of vitamin D, E, iron and magnesium according to dietary reference intake (DRI) recommendations. Survivors with better nutritional status had better functioning scales and experienced fewer clinical symptoms. It appears important to provide educational and nutritional screening programs to improve cancer survivor quality of life.

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“…While cancer-associated weight loss is widely reported in a range of cancer types (Bozzetti 2009), treatment of many cancers treated with curative intent is often followed by weight gain (Demark-Wahnefried et al 1997;Harvie 2010). Early studies into the subject of weight gain after chemotherapy reported weight gains in 50-96% of breast cancer patients (Demark-Wahnefried et al 1997), with gains of 2.3-6 kg commonly reported (Heasman et al 1985).…”

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Information needs of cancer patients and survivors regarding diet, exercise and weight management: a qualitative study

James-Martin

Koczwara

Smith

et al. 2013

Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)

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While advanced cancer is often associated with weight loss, curative cancer treatment is often associated with weight gain. Weight gain during treatment may be associated with greater risk of cancer recurrence and development of lifestyle diseases. Currently, limited resources are available to cancer patients focussed on weight control. This study assessed the information needs of patients undergoing curative chemotherapy regarding diet, exercise and weight management for the purpose of developing weight management resources. Focus groups were held with oncology practitioners, patients and survivors to determine current information provision and needs. Focus groups highlighted a perception that information provision regarding diet, exercise and weight management is insufficient and no routine assessment of weight occurs during chemotherapy. Barriers to information provision described included lack of resources and time, and practitioners' uncertainty regarding appropriate messages to provide. Patients wanted more information regarding diet, exercise and weight during treatment time. The findings of this study suggest an increase in provision of diet, exercise and weight management information is needed. This information should be evidence-based and delivered at an appropriate time by the preferred health care professional. It would also be beneficial to implement protocols regarding assessment of weight during treatment.

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The Importance of Controlling Body Weight After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: The Role of Diet and Exercise in Breast Cancer Patient Management

Cited by 9 publications

References 90 publications

Short-term changes in handgrip strength, body composition, and lymphedema induced by breast cancer surgery

Short-term changes in handgrip strength, body composition, and lymphedema induced by breast cancer surgery

Association of Nutritional Status with Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors

Information needs of cancer patients and survivors regarding diet, exercise and weight management: a qualitative study

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