weight loss/breast neoplasms

Obese breast cancer survivors have increased risk of recurrence and death compared to their normal weight counterparts. Rural women have significantly higher obesity rates, thus weight control intervention may be a key strategy for prevention of breast cancer recurrence in this population. This

Obesity has been associated with poor breast cancer (BC) outcomes. We investigated whether a standardized, telephone-based weight loss lifestyle intervention in the adjuvant setting would impact BC outcomes. We conducted a multicenter trial randomizing women 1:1 to mail-based educational material

OBJECTIVE Some studies suggest that telomere shortening may be associated with increased breast cancer risk and mortality. Obesity is also associated with increased breast cancer risk and mortality. Few studies have examined changes in telomere length in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.

The effect of weight loss on estimated breast cancer risk, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), total and free estradiol levels was evaluated. Increasing weight loss reduced upper body fat distribution progressively. Women with a family history of breast cancer who lost more than 7.0 kilograms

Upper body fat localization has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. This study demonstrated that 64.2% of 124 women with at least a 4.5-kg weight loss decreased their upper body fat localization, as measured by a reduction in their suprailiac-thigh skin fold ratio and other skin fold

The aim of this study is to explore breast cancer survivors' experience of a weight loss intervention and identify potential facilitators and barriers of initiating and maintaining weight, dietary or physical activity changes. Fourteen women randomised to and completing the 12-month weight loss

Women with breast cancer often experience weight gain during and after treatment, significantly increasing risk for recurrence as well as all-cause mortality. Based on a growing body of evidence, meditative movement practices may be effective for weight management. First, we describe the effects of

BACKGROUND A reduction in dietary fat intake has been suggested as a method to promote weight loss in women at risk for breast cancer recurrence. METHODS Weight change in response to diet intervention was examined in 1010 women who had completed treatment for Stage I, Stage II, or Stage IIIA

Excess weight and physical inactivity are modifiable risk factors for breast cancer. Behavioral intervention is particularly important among women with an elevated risk profile. This trial tested an intervention that trained women to use a self-monitoring website to increase activity and lose

Body weight management is not emphasized in clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer survivors, reflecting the lack of evidence that weight loss improves prognosis. Even if this situation changes, the optimal design for weight loss interventions is unclear. We conducted a 6-month

A large body of epidemiologic evidence and data drawn from animal feeding studies have led to the feasibility testing of clinical breast cancer prevention trials based on the restriction of dietary fat intake. The animal data strongly suggest that restricting calories as well as fat inhibits breast

Fasting blood samples were collected from 83 patients with histologically proven breast cancer and analysed for plasma glucagon, serum immunoreactive tumour necrosis factor (TNF alpha), insulin, glucose, growth hormone, cortisol and TSH. Samples from patients with known diabetes mellitus or thyroid

Background: Obesity has long been considered a risk factor for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), but the benefits of weight reduction in managing BCRL have not been clearly established. Objective: To evaluate the beneficial

OBJECTIVE Identifying predictors of weight loss could help to triage people who will benefit most from programs and identify those who require additional support. The present research was designed to address statistical, conceptual and operational difficulties associated with the role of

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of different weight loss regimens on body weight loss and metabolic improvement in breast cancer survivors. METHODS Forty-eight obese breast cancer survivors were randomly divided into four groups and were followed for 1 year: 1) the Control group (subjects did not