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Marcarini JAC, Grippa WR, Neto LCBS, Podestá OPG, Bolsoni-Lopes A, Nunes KZ, Lopes-Júnior LC. Nutritional status of women with non-metastatic breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy. Nutrition 2024; 123:112411. [PMID: 38518541 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the nutritional status of women with stage I to III breast cancer in the first and third cycles of outpatient chemotherapy and to identify factors associated with it. METHODS The prospective longitudinal study was conducted at a Reference Hospital for Cancer Care in Brazil and included women aged ≥18 y diagnosed with stage I to III breast cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy. Assessments were performed during the 1st and 3rd cycles of chemotherapy, including anthropometric measurements, sociodemographic data, clinical information, and quality of life. Nutritional risk was assessed using the NRS-2002. RESULTS Overweight was predominant in both chemotherapy cycles. Approximately 6.67% and 10% of patients were at nutritional risk in the 1st and 3rd chemotherapy cycles, respectively. Anxiety/depression was prevalent in the 1st chemotherapy cycle and was significantly associated with nutritional risk (P = 0.002). The variables age in cycle 3 and pain/discomfort in cycle 1 (P = 0.049 and P = 0.043, respectively) showed a significant association with nutritional risk. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the complex interaction between nutritional status, neuropsychological symptoms, and sociodemographic characteristics in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy, and underscores the need for personalized interventions to improve oncological care.
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- Graduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil; Graduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil; Graduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitoria, ES, Brazil.
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Silva RJG, Grippa WR, Neto LCBS, Enriquez-Martinez OG, Marcarini JAC, Pessanha RM, Haraguchi FK, Lopes-Júnior LC. Factors Associated with the Nutritional Status of Women with Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer in a Brazilian High Complexity Oncology Center. Nutrients 2023; 15:4961. [PMID: 38068818 PMCID: PMC10707825 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer poses a significant public health concern owing to its high prevalence and the risk of mortality associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status of women with non-metastatic breast cancer and to identify factors associated with it. METHODS A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a High Complexity Oncology Assistance Center in the southeast region of Brazil, with the aim of assessing the nutritional status in women undergoing treatment for stage I, II, or III breast cancer. Patients in palliative care or undergoing reconstructive surgery were excluded. Data collection took place between June 2022 and March 2023 and included questionnaires, physical examinations, laboratory tests, and anthropometric assessments. Nutritional status was assessed using measures such as BMI and skinfold thickness, while nutritional risk was assessed using the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002) tool. RESULTS Significant associations were found between nutritional risk and educational level (p = 0.03) and BMI (p = 0.01). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between educational level and nutritional risk, indicating that lower educational level was associated with higher odds of nutritional risk (OR = 4.59; 95% CI = 1.01-21.04; p = 0.049). In addition, regarding BMI, it was observed that a BMI above 20.5 kg/m2 was associated with a higher likelihood of nutritional risk (OR = 0.09; 95% CI = 0.01-0.89; p = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS It is crucial to consider the nutritional status of breast cancer patients, alongside clinical factors, to offer comprehensive and personalized care. Gaining insight into the sociodemographic variables linked to nutritional risk can significantly contribute to our understanding of breast cancer. This knowledge, in turn, can aid in identifying effective strategies for public policy, health promotion, and prevention efforts aimed at tackling this condition.
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- Roberto Júnio Gomes Silva
- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil (F.K.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Public Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil; (W.R.G.); (R.M.P.)
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- Graduate Program in Public Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil; (W.R.G.); (R.M.P.)
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil (F.K.H.)
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- Graduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil (F.K.H.)
- Graduate Program in Public Health, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória 29500-000, ES, Brazil; (W.R.G.); (R.M.P.)
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Branco MG, Mateus C, Capelas ML, Pimenta N, Santos T, Mäkitie A, Ganhão-Arranhado S, Trabulo C, Ravasco P. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for the Assessment of Body Composition in Oncology: A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4792. [PMID: 38004186 PMCID: PMC10675768 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a reliable, non-invasive, objective, and cost-effective body composition assessment method, with high reproducibility. This scoping review aims to evaluate the current scientific and clinical evidence on BIA for body composition assessment in oncology patients, under active treatment. Literature search was conducted through MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science databases, following PRISMA-ScR Guidelines. Inclusion criteria comprised studies reporting the use of BIA for body composition evaluation in adults with cancer diagnosis. Studies including non-cancer pathology or only assessing nutritional status were excluded. This scoping review comprised a total of 36 studies: 25 were original studies including 18 prospective studies, six cross-sectional studies and one retrospective study and 11 were systematic reviews. Population size for the included original articles ranged from 18 to 1217 participants, comprising a total of 3015 patients with cancer with a mean baseline Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 20.3 to 30.0 kg/m2 and mean age ranging between 47 and 70 years. Review articles included a total of 273 studies, with a total of 78,350 participants. The current review considered studies reporting patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) (n = 8), breast cancer (BC) (n = 4), esophageal cancer (EC) (n = 2), liver cancer (n = 2), pancreatic cancer (PC) (n = 3), gastric cancer (GC) (n = 3), colorectal cancer (CRC) (n = 8), lung cancer (LC) (n = 1), skin cancer (SK) (n = 1) and multiple cancer types (n = 6). BIA is a suitable and valid method for the assessment of body composition in oncology. BIA-derived measures have shown good potential and relevant clinical value in preoperative risk evaluation, in the reduction of postoperative complications and hospital stay and as an important prognostic indicator in persons with cancer. Future research on the diagnostic value and clinical applications of BIA and BIA-derived phase angle (PhA) should be conducted in order to predict its impact on patient survival and other clinical outcomes.
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- Mariana Garcia Branco
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (M.L.C.); (N.P.); (S.G.-A.)
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida, 2755-009 Alcabideche, Portugal
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (M.L.C.); (N.P.); (S.G.-A.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (M.L.C.); (N.P.); (S.G.-A.)
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (T.S.); (C.T.); (P.R.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (M.L.C.); (N.P.); (S.G.-A.)
- Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
- Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1495-751 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (T.S.); (C.T.); (P.R.)
- Universidade Europeia, 1500-210 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
- Research Program in Systems Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Division of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Department of Clinical Sciences, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institute, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (M.L.C.); (N.P.); (S.G.-A.)
- Atlântica, Instituto Universitário, Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena, 2730-036 Barcarena, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (T.S.); (C.T.); (P.R.)
- Medical Oncology, Centro Hospitalar Barreiro-Montijo, 2830-003 Barreiro, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal; (T.S.); (C.T.); (P.R.)
- Católica Medical School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 2635-631 Rio de Mouro, Portugal
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health Egas Moniz (CiiEM), 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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