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Fhlannagáin NN, Greaney C, Byrne C, Keaver L. A qualitative analysis of nutritional needs and dietary changes during cancer treatment in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:1171-1182. [PMID: 38010446 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03572-7] [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: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer and its associated side effects can cause changes in dietary intakes of people with cancer due to a variety of nutrition impact symptoms. These symptoms can lead to suboptimal dietary intakes which negatively affect muscle mass and therefore survivorship. The aim of this qualitative study was to assess the nutrition needs and dietary changes made by cancer patients in Ireland. METHODS Online focus groups were completed with cancer patients and caregivers, and demographic information was collected via an online questionnaire. An inductive thematic analysis approach was utilised to derive themes and subthemes from the data. RESULTS Four online focus groups were held with cancer patients and caregivers (n = 15) which reflected 18 total cancer experiences. Novel themes identified from this research included that symptoms were varied and transient-coming and going rapidly-and that patients were not satisfied with dietetic and broader nutrition services provided by hospitals. Themes that aligned with previous research were the severity and variety of nutrition impact symptoms and the variety of both evidence-based and non-evidence-based nutrition strategies used by patients to overcome nutrition impact symptoms, as general coping strategies, and potentially due to the belief that nutrition can be curative. CONCLUSION Treatment of nutrition impact symptoms must be rapid and responsive. The development of responsive self-management resources such as booklets and apps for patients is likely to be valuable to ensure that patients can access support for their nutrition impact symptoms as-and when-they occur. Nutrition support must be integrated across the multi-disciplinary team to optimise trust in nutrition strategies.
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- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Health and Nutritional Science, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland
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Kristoffersen AE, Stub T, Nilsen JV, Nordberg JH, Broderstad AR, Wider B, Bjelland M. Exploring dietary changes and supplement use among cancer patients in Norway: prevalence, motivations, disclosure, information, and perceived risks and benefits: a cross sectional study. BMC Nutr 2024; 10:65. [PMID: 38671478 PMCID: PMC11055316 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-024-00872-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer is the leading cause of death in Norway, with prostate, breast, lung, and colon cancers being the most prevalent types. Adopting a healthy and varied diet can help reduce cancer risk and recurrence. However, access to dietary counselling remains limited for cancer patients in Norway. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplement use and dietary changes made by cancer patients and survivors. Additionally, it sought to explore the reason(s) for such practices, communication with healthcare providers, sources of information, and reported benefits and potential harms resulting from these changes and supplement use. METHODS Conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Cancer Society (NCS), this online cross-sectional study targeted members of their user panel who had either current or previous cancer (n = 706). The study took place in September/October 2021, utilizing a modified cancer-specific version of the International Questionnaire to Measure Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (I-CAM-Q). Out of 468 participants (315 women and 153 men), 67.2% consented to participate. Between-group analyses were conducted using Pearson chi-square tests and Fisher exact tests for categorical variables, while independent sample t-tests were applied for continuous variables. RESULTS The majority of the participants (97%) reported making changes to their diet (78%) and/or incorporating dietary supplements (73%) in response to their cancer diagnosis. The primary goal of these changes was to strengthen their body and immune system. Almost half of the participants (49%) reported that they found these changes beneficial and discussed them openly with their healthcare providers, with family physicians being the most common point of discussion (25%). Adverse effects were reported by only a few participants, mostly mild. Information about dietary changes and supplements was primarily sourced from the internet or healthcare providers. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights that most individuals affected by cancer attribute to dietary adjustment. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing adherence to dietary recommendations and using reliable sources of information. Additionally, the study highlights the potential, yet currently underutilized, role of healthcare professionals in initiating dialogues about dietary interventions to address any unmet needs of patients. Such proactive engagement may contribute to the promotion of reliable sources of information and the prevention of non-evidence-based and potentially harmful diets or supplement adoption.
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- Agnete E Kristoffersen
- National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NAFKAM), Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
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- National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NAFKAM), Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Regional Cancer Center Stockholm Gotland, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department Neurobiology, Care Sciences & Society, Division of Nursing & Department Physiology & Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Sami Health Research, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Clinic of Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Harstad, Norway
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- National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NAFKAM), Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Fabi A, Rossi A, Mocini E, Cardinali L, Bonavolontà V, Cenci C, Magno S, Barberi V, Moretti A, Besharat ZM, Iolascon G, Baldari C, Ferretti E, Botticelli A, Paris I, Scambia G, Migliaccio S. An Integrated Care Approach to Improve Well-Being in Breast Cancer Patients. Curr Oncol Rep 2024; 26:346-358. [PMID: 38400984 PMCID: PMC11021235 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01500-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) treatment has recently been revolutionized by the introduction of newer targeted agents, that helped tailoring therapies around the single patient. Along with increased survival rates, a careful evaluation of diet, lifestyle habits, physical activity, emotional and psychological experiences linked to the treatment journey, is now mandatory. However, a true proposal for an omnicomprehensive and "integrative" approach is still lacking in literature. METHODS A scientific board of internationally recognized specialists throughout different disciplines designed a shared proposal of holistic approach for BC patients. RESULTS A narrative review, containing information on BC treatment, endocrinological and diet aspects, physical activity, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and digital narrative medicine, was developed. CONCLUSIONS In the context of a patient-centered care, BC treatment cannot be separated from a patient's long-term follow-up and care, and an organized interdisciplinary collaboration is the future in this disease's cure, to make sure that our patients will live longer and better. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05893368: New Model for Integrating Person-based Care (PbC) in the Treatment of Advanced HER2-negative Breast Cancer (PERGIQUAL). Registration date: 29th May 2023.
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- Alessandra Fabi
- Precision Medicine Unit in Senology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- Precision Medicine Unit in Senology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University Foro Italico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Bone Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Center for Integrative Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 1, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University Foro Italico of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cheng E, Caan BJ, Chen WY, Prado CM, Cespedes Feliciano EM. A novel body composition risk score (B-Score) and overall survival among patients with nonmetastatic breast cancer. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:981-987. [PMID: 38471402 PMCID: PMC11009043 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Measurements (amount, distribution, and radiodensity) of muscle and adipose tissue were reported to be individually associated with overall survival in patients with breast cancer. However, they were not typically combined to develop an overall risk score, which can identify patients at high risk of death and prioritize patients in need of dietary and lifestyle interventions. Thus, we aimed to develop a novel composite body composition risk score (B-Score). METHODS We included 3105 patients with stage II or III breast cancer at Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. From CT scans at diagnosis, we assessed areas and radiodensity of muscle and adipose tissue at the third lumber vertebrae. We considered skeletal muscle index (SMI), subcutaneous adipose tissue index (SATI) and SAT radiodensity as they were independent prognostic factors for overall survival. Each measurement was dichotomized using optimal stratification, with low SMI (<40.1 cm2/m2), high SATI (≥75.7 cm2/m2), and high SAT radiodensity (≥-97.2HU) considered risk factors. We calculated B-Score as the sum of these factors and estimated its association with overall survival using Cox proportional hazards regression with adjustment for clinicopathologic factors. RESULTS Mean (standard deviation) age was 53.9 (11.8) years, 70.3% were Non-Hispanic White, and 60.5% were stage II. Most patients (60.6%) had only one body composition risk factor (B-Score = 1). Compared to those with no risk factors (B-Score = 0), the risk of death increased with more body composition risk factors: the adjusted hazard ratios were 1.10 (95% CI: 0.85, 1.42), 1.47 (95% CI: 1.12, 1.92), and 2.11 (95% CI: 1.26, 3.53) for B-Scores of 1, 2, and 3, respectively (Ptrend < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS More unfavorable body composition characteristics were associated with increased risks of overall mortality in a dose-response manner. Considering body composition measurements together as a composite score (B-Score) may improve risk stratification and inform dietary and lifestyle interventions following breast cancer diagnosis.
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- En Cheng
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Program, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, United States; Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, United States.
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, United States
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, United States
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- Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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van Die MD, Bone KM, Visvanathan K, Kyrø C, Aune D, Ee C, Paller CJ. Phytonutrients and outcomes following breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. JNCI Cancer Spectr 2024; 8:pkad104. [PMID: 38070485 PMCID: PMC10868383 DOI: 10.1093/jncics/pkad104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Phytonutrient intakes may improve outcomes following breast cancer, but the impact of postdiagnosis introduction vs established prediagnostic exposure as well as optimum doses has not been established. Evidence from observational studies for key exposures was evaluated, including dosage and intake time frames. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the ISRCTN registry were searched for prospective and retrospective observational studies investigating the impact of soybean, lignans, cruciferous (cabbage-family) vegetables, green tea, or their phytonutrients on breast cancer survival outcomes. A random-effects model was used to calculate summary hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Nonlinear dose-response analyses were conducted using restricted cubic splines. RESULTS Thirty-two articles were included. Soy isoflavones were associated with a 26% reduced risk of recurrence (HR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.60 to 0.92), particularly among postmenopausal (HR = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.55 to 0.94) and estrogen receptor-positive survivors (HR = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.70 to 0.97), with the greatest risk reduction at 60 mg/day. In mortality outcomes, the reduction was mostly at 20 to 40 mg/day. Soy protein and products were inversely associated with cancer-specific mortality for estrogen receptor-positive disease (HR = 0.75, 95% CI = 0.60 to 0.92). An inverse association was observed for serum or plasma enterolactone, measured prediagnosis and early postdiagnosis, with cancer-specific mortality (HR = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.58 to 0.90) and all-cause mortality (HR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.57 to 0.83). No effects were observed for cruciferous vegetables. There was a 44% reduced risk of recurrence with prediagnostic green tea for stage I and II breast cancer (HR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.38 to 0.83). CONCLUSIONS Soy, enterolactone, and green tea demonstrated significant risk reductions in outcomes following breast cancer. Evidence is needed regarding the impact of postdiagnostic introduction or substantial increase of these exposures.
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- M Diana van Die
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Integria (MediHerb), Warwick, QLD, Australia
- Northeast College of Health Sciences, Seneca Falls, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncology, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Diet, Cancer and Health, Danish Cancer Institute, Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Nutrition, Oslo New University College, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Research, The Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Han E, Lee E, Sukhu B, Garcia J, López Castillo H. The relationship between dietary inflammatory potential and cancer outcomes among cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Transl Oncol 2023; 38:101798. [PMID: 37826918 PMCID: PMC10582578 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2023.101798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally. Chronic inflammatory environments promote the growth of tumors, and the intake of certain food items can increase systemic inflammation. This study examined the relationship between the inflammatory potential of diet, measured by the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), and recurrence, all-cause, and cancer-specific mortality among cancer survivors. Web of Science, Medline, CINHAL, and PsycINFO databases were searched in April 2022. Two independent reviewers screened all searches. Of the 1,443 studies, 13 studies involving 14,920 cancer survivors passed all the screening stages. Three studies reported cancer recurrence, 12 reported all-cause mortality, and six reported cancer-specific mortality. Seven studies calculated DII from pre-diagnosis diets, five from post-diagnosis diets, and one from both pre-and post-diagnosis diets. A random-effects model meta-analysis showed that high DII was not associated with an increased risk of recurrence (HR = 1.09, 95 % CI = 0.77, 1.54, n = 4) and all-cause (HR = 1.08, 95 % CI = 0.99, 1.19, n = 14) and cancer-specific mortality (H = 1.07, 95 % CI = 0.92, 1.25, n = 6). Analysis by the timing of dietary assessment showed that only post-diagnosis DII was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR = 1.34, 95 % CI = 1.05, 1.72, n = 6) by 34 %; however, cancer type did not modify these associations. The quality of the study assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale indicated all but one studies were good. The risk of all-cause mortality among cancer survivors could be reduced by consuming more anti-inflammatory diets after cancer diagnosis.
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- Eric Han
- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816, United States.
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816, United States
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816, United States
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Paunescu AC, Préau M, Jacob G, Pannard M, Delrieu L, Delpierre C, Kvaskoff M. Health behaviour changes in female cancer survivors: The Seintinelles study. Bull Cancer 2023; 110:496-511. [PMID: 36922320 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2023.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The number of cancer survivors increases and their risks of recurrence, second cancer, morbidity and death is high; measures to prevent these risks are thus critical. Knowing the factors that lead cancer survivor to adopt or not healthy behaviours is crucial for designing effective prevention campaigns and better support them in after-cancer. Our study attempts to provide additional knowledge in this direction. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted via the Seintinelles collaborative research platform in a community of women with cancer volunteering to take online questionnaires. We collected data on sociodemographic factors and health, knowledge of cancer risk factors, and possible behaviour changes (tobacco/alcohol use, diet, physical activity) after cancer diagnosis. RESULTS The study involved 1180 women aged between 26 and 79 years. Several cancer-related factors (cancer other than breast cancer, longer time since diagnosis, taking drug treatment for cancer, sequelae, negative evolution of the cancer) favoured certain positive changes in behaviour. Sociodemographic factors (age, habitat environment, currently employed, living status, dependent children) or factors related to health (general condition, presence of comorbidities, neurological problems, hospitalizations, body mass index) favoured or not certain changes in behaviour. Lack of knowledge about modifiable risk factors for cancer was associated with not adopting healthy behaviours after cancer. DISCUSSION This study made it possible to identify important elements to be addressed in order to improve cancer risk prevention messages.
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- Institut de psychologie, UR GRePS, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Bron, France
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- Association « Seintinelles. Contre le cancer, tous volontaires », 40, rue Rémy-Dumoncel, 75014 Paris, France
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- Institut de psychologie, UR GRePS, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Bron, France
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- Association « Seintinelles. Contre le cancer, tous volontaires », 40, rue Rémy-Dumoncel, 75014 Paris, France; Paris University, Institut Curie, Residual Tumor & Response to Treatment Laboratory, RT2Lab, Inserm, U932 Immunity and Cancer, Translational Research Department, Paris, France
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- CERPOP UMR1295, Université de Toulouse, Inserm, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Inserm CESP U1018, Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif, France
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The Relationship among Bowel [18]F-FDG PET Uptake, Pathological Complete Response, and Eating Habits in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15010211. [PMID: 36615868 PMCID: PMC9824388 DOI: 10.3390/nu15010211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Recently, the impact of patients’ eating habits on both breast cancer (BC) management and inflammation have been proven. Here, we investigated whether inflammatory habits could correlate with baseline bowel [18]F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake and the latter, in turn, with pathological Complete Response (pCR) to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). We included stage I−III BC undergoing standard NAC at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Italy. Patients fulfilled a survey concerning eating/lifestyle behaviors and performed a staging [18]F-FDG positrone emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). In the absence of data on the effects of individual foods, we aggregated drink and food intake for their known inflammatory properties. Data were recorded for 82 women (median age, 48). We found positive correlations between colon mean standardized uptake value (SUVmean) and pro-inflammatory drinks (alcohol and spirits; r = +0.33, p < 0.01) and foods (red and cured meats; r = +0.25, p = 0.04), and a significant negative correlation between rectum SUVmean and anti-inflammatory foods (fruits and vegetables; r = −0.23, p = 0.04). Furthermore, colon SUVmean was significantly lower in patients with pCR compared to non pCR (p = 0.02). Our study showed, for the first time, that patients’ eating habits affected bowel [18]F-FDG uptake and that colon SUVmean correlated with pCR, suggesting that PET scan could be an instrument for identifying patients presenting unhealthy behaviors.
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Ford KL, Orsso CE, Kiss N, Johnson SB, Purcell SA, Gagnon A, Laviano A, Prado CM. Dietary choices following a cancer diagnosis: a narrative review. Nutrition 2022; 103-104:111838. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ligibel JA, Bohlke K, May AM, Clinton SK, Demark-Wahnefried W, Gilchrist SC, Irwin ML, Late M, Mansfield S, Marshall TF, Meyerhardt JA, Thomson CA, Wood WA, Alfano CM. Exercise, Diet, and Weight Management During Cancer Treatment: ASCO Guideline. J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:2491-2507. [PMID: 35576506 DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.00687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To provide guidance on exercise, diet, and weight management during active cancer treatment in adults. METHODS A systematic review of the literature identified systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials evaluating the impact of aerobic and resistance exercise, specific diets and foods, and intentional weight loss and avoidance of weight gain in adults during cancer treatment, on quality of life, treatment toxicity, and cancer control. PubMed and the Cochrane Library were searched from January 2000 to May 2021. ASCO convened an Expert Panel to review the evidence and formulate recommendations. RESULTS The evidence base consisted of 52 systematic reviews (42 for exercise, nine for diet, and one for weight management), and an additional 23 randomized controlled trials. The most commonly studied types of cancer were breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal. Exercise during cancer treatment led to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, fatigue, and other patient-reported outcomes. Preoperative exercise in patients with lung cancer led to a reduction in postoperative length of hospital stay and complications. Neutropenic diets did not decrease risk of infection during cancer treatment. RECOMMENDATIONS Oncology providers should recommend regular aerobic and resistance exercise during active treatment with curative intent and may recommend preoperative exercise for patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Neutropenic diets are not recommended to prevent infection in patients with cancer during active treatment. Evidence for other dietary and weight loss interventions during cancer treatment was very limited. The guideline discusses special considerations, such as exercise in individuals with advanced cancer, and highlights the critical need for more research in this area, particularly regarding diet and weight loss interventions during cancer treatment.Additional information is available at www.asco.org/supportive-care-guidelines.
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- American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Northwell Health Cancer Institute and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, New York, NY
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Collatuzzo G, Seyyedsalehi MS, Rezaeianzadeh A, Marzban M, Rashidian H, Hadji M, Kamangar F, Etemadi A, Pukkala E, Zendehdel K, Boffetta P. Consumption of Yoghurt and Other Dairy Products and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Iran: The IROPICAN Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14122506. [PMID: 35745234 PMCID: PMC9228368 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: There is evidence of an inverse association between yoghurt intake and risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). We aimed at investigating the association between the intake of yoghurt and other dairy foods consumed in Iran and CRC risk. Methods: Our analysis included 4070 subjects within the IROPICAN (Iran Study of Opium and Cancer) study. Detailed information was collected by the use of validated questionnaires. We estimated adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between the intake of total dairy products, and, separately, of yoghurt, milk, cheese, kashk, dough, cream, ice cream, and other milk products, and CRC using unconditional logistic regression analyses. The intake was categorized in tertiles. Results: Overall, we analyzed 865 cases and 3205 controls. Total dairy products intake was not associated with CRC. The OR for one tertile increase (OR_T) in yoghurt intake was 0.97 (95% CI 0.87–1.08) for CRC and 0.66 (95% CI 0.52–0.84) for proximal colon cancer. Cream intake was associated with CRC (OR_T3 = 1.33, 95% CI 1.08–1.64), colon (OR_T3 = 1.37, 95% CI 1.03–1.81), and proximal cancer (OR_T3 = 1.29, 95% CI 1.04–1.61). The OR of distal colon cancer for ice cream intake was 0.59 (95% CI 0.43–0.82). Other dairy products were not associated with CRC risk.
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- Giulia Collatuzzo
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.C.); (M.S.S.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.C.); (M.S.S.)
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416634793, Iran; (H.R.); (M.H.); (K.Z.)
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- Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran;
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Science, Bushehr 7514763448, Iran;
- Clinical Research Development Center, The Persian Gulf Martyrs, Bushehr University of Medical Science, Bushehr 7514763448, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416634793, Iran; (H.R.); (M.H.); (K.Z.)
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416634793, Iran; (H.R.); (M.H.); (K.Z.)
- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33100 Tampere, Finland;
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA;
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416634793, Iran;
- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20810, USA
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- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33100 Tampere, Finland;
- Finnish Cancer Registry—Institute for Statistical and Epidemiological Cancer Research, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416634793, Iran; (H.R.); (M.H.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.C.); (M.S.S.)
- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
- Correspondence:
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Ligibel JA, Pierce LJ, Bender CM, Crane TE, Dieli-Conwright C, Hopkins JO, Masters GA, Schenkel C, Garrett-Mayer E, Katta S, Merrill JK, Salamone JM, Brewster AM. Attention to diet, exercise, and weight in oncology care: Results of an American Society of Clinical Oncology national patient survey. Cancer 2022; 128:2817-2825. [PMID: 35442532 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) surveyed cancer patients to assess practice patterns related to weight, diet, and exercise as a part of cancer care. METHODS An online survey was distributed between March and June 2020 through ASCO channels and patient advocacy organizations. Direct email communication was sent to more than 25,000 contacts, and information about the survey was posted on Cancer.Net. Eligibility criteria included being aged at least 18 years, living in the United States, and having been diagnosed with cancer. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with recommendation and referral patterns. RESULTS In total, 2419 individuals responded to the survey. Most respondents were female (60.1%), 61.1% had an early-stage malignancy, and 48.4% were currently receiving treatment. Breast cancer was the most common cancer (35.7%). The majority of respondents consumed ≤2 servings of fruits and vegetables/d (50.5%) and exercised ≤2 times/wk (50.1%). Exercise was addressed at most or some oncology visits in 56.8% of respondents, diet in 50.1%, and weight in 28.0%. Respondents whose oncology provider provided diet and/or exercise recommendations were more likely to report changes in these behaviors vs. those whose oncology provider did not (exercise: 79.6% vs 69.0%, P < .001; diet 81.1% vs 71.3%, P < .001; weight 81.0% vs 73.3%, P = .003). CONCLUSIONS In a national survey of oncology patients, slightly more than one-half reported attention to diet and exercise during oncology visits. Provider recommendations for diet, exercise, and weight were associated with positive changes in these behaviors, reinforcing the importance of attention to these topics as a part of oncology care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer A Ligibel
- Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rogel Cancer Center, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Health and Community Systems, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Novant Health Cancer Institute/SCOR NCORP, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Deptartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Center for Research and Analytics, American Society of Clinical of Oncology, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Research and Analytics, American Society of Clinical of Oncology, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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