Weight gain associated with breast cancer survivorship
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/weight-gain-associated-with-breast-cancer-survivorship
Full article: http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/24/8/1262.long
Weight gain in breast cancer survivors can affect survival and quality-of-life. This study found that breast cancer survivors are more likely to gain weight than women of the same age who are at high risk, but have never been diagnosed with cancer. The study looked at which groups of survivors were more likely to gain weight. (8/24/15)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- How can I manage my weight?
- Cancer treatment is hard on my body—how do I exercise when I don’t feel like I can/want to?
- My weight fluctuates—should I be worried if I gain a few pounds?
- What are the current guidelines for weight management for cancer survivors?
- Can you refer me to a registered dietitian who specializes in oncology nutrition?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies focus on exercise for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
- NCT06500858: MBC Physical Activity Study. This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a tailored physical activity program on physical activity in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
- NCT05684367: Exercise to ReGain Stamina and Energy (The EXERGISE Study). This study is enrolling female breast cancer survivors aged ≥ 60 years who have completed adjuvant therapy for at least 3 months but no more than 1 year. Participants will be assigned to an 8 week walking exercise program.
- NCT05327452: Testing Home-based Exercise Strategies in Underserved Minority Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: the THRIVE Study. The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week, home-based, aerobic and resistance exercise intervention increases physical activity levels in Black and Hispanic patients with breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer.
- NCT03824145: Every Day Counts: A Lifestyle Program for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (EDC).This study examines dietary and activity patterns, body composition, blood and quality of life in breast cancer patients. The study will recruit 176 women with MBC in Milwaukee and Chicago.
- NCT06171945: Mobile weight Loss Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors. The study will test a mobile smartphone application that tracks weight and physical activity from digital devices with simplified dietary monitoring in a behavioral weight loss program.
- NCT05595577: Improving Exercise Capacity With a Tailored Physical Activity Intervention. This study will test whether participating in either a physical activity intervention or a series of educational classes helps preserve exercise capability, heart function, brain-based activities (like memory), and quality of life.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with, or at high risk for cancer.
The following studies focus on nutrition for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
- NCT05056077: Tools To Be Fit: Tools to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors. This study looks at which tools work best for helping cancer survivors improve their diet and exercise.
- NCT05259410: Time-Restricted Eating During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. This study looks at whether intermittent fasting during treatment improves treatment-related outcomes and patient-related outcomes and limits treatment-related weight gain.
- NCT04365569 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Individualized Nutrition and Physical Activity Counseling Program. This pilot study looks at whether a tailored in-person and telephone-based nutrition and exercise counseling program helps breast cancer patients improve weight and fitness and thus improves cancer outcomes.
- NCT03824145: Every Day Counts: A Lifestyle Program for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (EDC). This study examines the diet and activity, body composition, blood and quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients from Milwaukee and Chicago.
- NCT05984888: Pilot Study of a MIND Diet Intervention in Women Undergoing Active Treatment for Breast Cancer. The MIND diet is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and limits the intake of brain-unhealthy foods (i.e., foods high in fat, red meat, and sweets), which may help reduce the negative effects of cancer treatments on memory and thinking. This study investigates whether the MIND diet is protective of cognitive function in women with invasive breast cancer starting systemic therapies.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with or at high risk for cancer.
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