[Body weight, nutritional factors and physical activity--their influence on prognosis after breast cancer diagnosis].
Harefuah
; 145(11): 820-5, 861, 2006 Nov.
Article
em He
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17183955
ABSTRACT
Numerous studies have examined the association between body weight, nutritional factors, physical activity and the risk for primary breast cancer. Relatively few studies, however, have examined the associations between these issues and the recurrence of the disease and cure of the primary tumor. Today, three areas of focus are actively being researched for breast cancer survivors body weight, diet composition and physical activity with specific emphasis on the risk for recurrence, survival and quality of life. Increased body weight or BMI (Body Mass Index) at diagnosis was found to be a significant risk factor for recurrent disease, decreased survival, or both. Overall obesity has been shown to adversely affect prognosis. Appropriate weight control may be particularly beneficial for breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer survivors should be encouraged to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Limiting fat intake can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Increasing consumption of vegetables and fruits seems to have possible beneficial effects during and after treatments. To date physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis has been found to reduce the risk of death. The greatest benefit occurred in women who performed the equivalent of walking 3-5 hours per week at an average pace. Safe weight loss via increased physical activity and healthful food choices should be encouraged for normal, overweight or obese breast cancer survivors in order to improve survival and life quality.
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Assunto principal:
Peso Corporal
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Neoplasias da Mama
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Aptidão Física
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Estado Nutricional
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Dieta
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
He
Revista:
Harefuah
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel