Interventions to Improve Bone Mineral Density, Muscle Mass and Fat Mass among Breast Cancer Survivors

Diaz-Lopez, Karina de J; Caire-Juvera, Graciela

doi:10.1080/07315724.2020.1833791

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“…5 It has been observed that women who survive BC experience emotional difficulties that can affect their QoL and increase the risk of complications. 13,14,29 In the present study, some of the most frequent and persistent problems of BC survivors (impaired QoL, fatigue, and physical deconditioning) were improved at 6 months after the integrative intervention, with a significant increase in physical and role functioning (p = .027 and .028, respectively). At the end of the follow-up, fatigue, which has been related to physical functionality in cancer patients, 30 was less frequently reported by women who had participated in the intervention program than by those who had not.…”

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Influence of a Multidisciplinary Program of Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Stage IIA-IIB Breast Cancer Survivors

Ruíz-Vozmediano

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Jurado³

et al. 2020

Integr Cancer Ther

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Background: Integrative oncology has proven to be a useful approach to control cancer symptoms and improve the quality of life (QoL) and overall health of patients, delivering integrated patient care at both physical and emotional levels. The objective of this randomized trial was to evaluate the effects of a triple intervention program on the QoL and lifestyle of women with breast cancer. Methods: Seventy-five survivors of stage IIA-IIB breast cancer were randomized into 2 groups. The intervention group (IG) received a 6-month dietary, exercise, and mindfulness program that was not offered to the control group (CG). Data were gathered at baseline and at 6 months postintervention on QoL and adherence to Mediterranean diet using clinical markers and validated questionnaires. Between-group differences at baseline and 3 months postintervention were analyzed using Student’s t test for related samples and the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: At 6 months postintervention, the IG showed significant improvements versus CG in physical functioning ( p = .027), role functioning ( p = .028), and Mediterranean diet adherence ( p = .02) and a significant reduction in body mass index ( p = .04) and weight ( p = .05), with a mean weight loss of 0.7 kg versus a gain of 0.55 kg by the CG ( p = .05). Dyspnea symptoms were also increased in the CG versus IG ( p = .066). Conclusions: These results demonstrate that an integrative dietary, physical activity, and mindfulness program enhances the QoL and healthy lifestyle of stage IIA-IIB breast cancer survivors. Cancer symptoms may be better managed by the implementation of multimodal rather than isolated interventions.

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Influence of a Multidisciplinary Program of Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Stage IIA-IIB Breast Cancer Survivors

Ruíz-Vozmediano

Löhnchen

Jurado³

et al. 2020

Integr Cancer Ther

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“…Furthermore, a higher BMI was associated with lower physical well-being. Although the causative nature of this relationship cannot be determined with our study design, it is possible that the patients' altered psychological well-being might have resulted in changes in feeding and dietary habits leading to increment in the BMI index, which, in turn, might have led to worse physical well-being [ 51 ]. Our study has some limitations that should be addressed.…”

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Decision regret in breast cancer patients after adjuvant radiotherapy

Köksal¹,

Hoppe²,

Schröder³

et al. 2023

The Breast

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“…The abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols may confer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative benefits [37], and may also neutralize free radicals and prevent DNA damage [21]. BC survivors are at increased risk for low bone mineral density, loss of muscle mass, coupled with increased fat mass and increased metabolic syndrome rates, due in part to the treatments received [38]. Therefore, the high presence of minerals in health plant-based foods is important for BC survivors.…”

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Healthy and Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets and Body Weight in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review

D'Angelo,

Vitale,

Palumbo

et al. 2024

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Obesity in breast cancer (BC) survivors increase the risk of BC recurrence, second primary BC, BC-specific mortality, and overall mortality. Guidelines for BC survivors encourage healthy lifestyles by promoting healthy diets, engage in physical activity and avoid weight gain to achieve longer survival and improved quality of life. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the possible beneficial role of plant-based diets in body weight control and in BC risk and prognosis. Plant-based diets can be evaluated using dietary indices which provide a quantitative measure of how closely an individual’s diet aligns with a plant-based dietary pattern. However, there is a need to distinguish plant-based diets in healthy and unhealthy. This approach would address a research gap that often overlooks the quality and specific types of plant foods consumed. The aim of this narrative review is to analyze how a plant-based diet may impact on body weight in BC survivors, synthesizing existing evidence and discussing the potential mechanisms and implications. The findings suggest the importance of considering the quality of plant-based diets, as some may include vegetarian foods with a low nutritional profile which may negatively impact on body weight. This aspect could be crucial in preventing weight gain in women with BC, as body weight is considered a risk factor for poor BC prognosis and reduced survival.

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Interventions to Improve Bone Mineral Density, Muscle Mass and Fat Mass among Breast Cancer Survivors

Cited by 3 publications

References 60 publications

Influence of a Multidisciplinary Program of Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Stage IIA-IIB Breast Cancer Survivors

Influence of a Multidisciplinary Program of Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Stage IIA-IIB Breast Cancer Survivors

Decision regret in breast cancer patients after adjuvant radiotherapy

Healthy and Unhealthy Plant-Based Diets and Body Weight in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review

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