scholarly journals Beliefs and Behaviors about Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Reduction among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Ansa ◽  
Wonsuk Yoo ◽  
Mary Whitehead ◽  
Steven Coughlin ◽  
Selina Smith
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Breast cancer recurrence risk reduction beliefs in breast cancer survivors: prevalence and relation to behavior

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Burris ◽  
Paul B. Jacobsen ◽  
Loretta S. Loftus ◽  
Michael A. Andrykowski
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence

Breast cancer recurrence risk-reduction beliefs and behaviors among African American breast cancer survivors.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 180-180
Author(s):  
Selina Smith ◽  
Benjamin E. Ansa ◽  
Wonsuk Yoo ◽  
Mary S. Whitehead ◽  
Steven S. Coughlin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
And Behaviors

180 Background: A growing body of evidence suggests that breast cancer (BC) recurrence risk is linked to lifestyle behaviors. This study examined correlations between BC recurrence, risk reduction beliefs and related behaviors among African American (AA) breast cancer survivors (BCSs). Methods: 191 AA BCSs, mean age = 56.3 years (standard deviation = 11.4 years) completed a lifestyle assessment tool. Results: Most respondents believed that being overweight (52.7%), lack of physical activity (48.7%) and a high fat diet (63.2%) are associated with BC recurrence. 66.3% considered themselves overweight; one third (33.5%) endorsed that losing weight could prevent BC recurrence; another third (33%) did not, while the remainder (33.5%) don’t know; and nearly half (47.9%) believed that BC recurrence could be prevented by increasing physical activity. 87.3% survivors with BMI < 25 Kg/M2 reported no recurrence compared to 75.7% with BMI > 25 Kg/M2 (p = 0.0580); almost all the women (99.2%) answered ‘yes’ to seeking professional help to lose weight, 79.7% of which were recurrence-free (p = 0.0508). Conclusions: These results provide information about AA BCSs’ beliefs and behaviors protective against BC recurrence. Additional research is warranted to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions for AA BCSs that promote consumption of a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity.

scholarly journals Hemoglobin A1c Levels Modify Associations between Dietary Acid Load and Breast Cancer Recurrence

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianying Wu ◽  
Fang-Chi Hsu ◽  
Shunran Wang ◽  
David Luong ◽  
John P. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Dietary Acid Load ◽  
Dietary Acid ◽  
Acid Load ◽  
Hba1c Levels

Background: Metabolic acidosis promotes cancer metastasis. No prospective studies have examined the association between dietary acid load and breast cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors, who are susceptible to metabolic acidosis. Hyperglycemia promotes cancer progression and acid formation; however, researchers have not examined whether hyperglycemia can modify the association between dietary acid load and breast cancer recurrence. Methods: We studied 3081 early-stage breast cancer survivors enrolled in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study who provided dietary information through 24-h recalls at baseline and during follow-up and had measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at baseline. We assessed dietary acid load using two common dietary acid load scores, potential renal acid load (PRAL) score and net endogenous acid production (NEAP) score. Results: After an average of 7.3 years of follow-up, dietary acid load was positively associated with recurrence when baseline HbA1c levels were ≥ 5.6% (median level) and ≥5.7% (pre-diabetic cut-point). In the stratum with HbA1c ≥ 5.6%, comparing the highest to the lowest quartile of dietary acid load, the multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio was 2.15 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.34-3.48) for PRAL and was 2.31 (95% CI 1.42-3.74) for NEAP. No associations were observed in the stratum with HbA1c levels were <5.6%. P-values for interactions were 0.01 for PRAL and 0.05 for NEAP. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated for the first time that even at or above normal to high HbA1c levels, dietary acid load was associated with increased risk of breast cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors. Impacts: Our study provides strong evidence for developing specific dietary acid load guidelines based on HbA1c levels.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Diet and Exercise Beliefs and Actual Behaviors among Breast Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S4146
Author(s):  
Jeffrey G. Weiner ◽  
Timothy R. Jordan ◽  
Amy J. Thompson ◽  
Brian N. Fink
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Diet And Exercise

Introduction Studies have shown that a diet high in fruit and vegetable intake, as well as a routine including daily exercise or physical activity, can independently affect relapse rates and survivorship in breast cancer patients. Fruits and vegetables contain powerful anti-oxidant molecules, capable of preventing tumor formation and proliferation. Exercise can lower circulating levels of estrogen, the female hormone responsible for tumor proliferation in the estrogen-sensitive form of the disease. The most beneficial results have been shown in women who exercise and consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. We studied the attitudes towards and behaviors related to fruit and vegetable intake and exercise in a cohort of breast cancer survivors in northwest Ohio. Materials and Methods Data were gathered from a survey sent out by the Northwest Ohio Branch of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. We assessed and evaluated survivors’ self-reported beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors regarding exercise and fruit and vegetable intake. Results Nearly half of the survivors (46.5%) reported being unsure or in disagreement with the statement “Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day will reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.” Only 46.8% of those in agreement with the previous statement actually report eating at least 5 fruits and/or vegetables per day. With respect to exercise, 32.9% reported being unsure or in disagreement with the statement “Engaging in regular physical activity will reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.” Only 68.5% of those in agreement with the previous statement report any physical activity in the past 30 days. Conclusions Many breast cancer survivors do not appear to be aware of the benefits of diet and exercise. Further, a large proportion of those who are aware of the benefits do not adapt a healthy diet and exercise as part of their lifestyle. A majority of these survivors see a primary care physician, which we believe is the best venue to bridge this education gap. It is apparent by the pattern our data shows that more needs to be done to educate breast cancer survivors about the benefits of exercise and fruit and vegetable intake. Steps need to be taken to ensure that those who are educated also remain motivated to engage in a healthy lifestyle with the hopes of avoiding breast cancer recurrence.

Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Reduction Beliefs and Behavior Measure

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Burris ◽  
Paul B. Jacobsen ◽  
Loretta S. Loftus ◽  
Michael A. Andrykowski
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
And Behavior

scholarly journals WISER Survivor Trial: Combined Effect of Exercise and Weight Loss Interventions on Insulin and Insulin Resistance in Breast Cancer Survivors

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3108
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. D’Alonzo ◽  
Lin Qiu ◽  
Dorothy D. Sears ◽  
Vernon Chinchilli ◽  
Justin C. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
C Peptide ◽  
Insulin Levels ◽  
Weight Loss Interventions

Obesity-associated breast cancer recurrence is mechanistically linked with elevated insulin levels and insulin resistance. Exercise and weight loss are associated with decreased breast cancer recurrence, which may be mediated through reduced insulin levels and improved insulin sensitivity. This is a secondary analysis of the WISER Survivor clinical trial examining the relative effect of exercise, weight loss and combined exercise and weight loss interventions on insulin and insulin resistance. The weight loss and combined intervention groups showed significant reductions in levels of: insulin, C-peptide, homeostatic model assessment 2 (HOMA2) insulin resistance (IR), and HOMA2 beta-cell function (β) compared to the control group. Independent of intervention group, weight loss of ≥10% was associated with decreased levels of insulin, C-peptide, and HOMA2-IR compared to 0–5% weight loss. Further, the combination of exercise and weight loss was particularly important for breast cancer survivors with clinically abnormal levels of C-peptide.

scholarly journals Hemoglobin A1c Levels Modify Associations Between Dietary Acid Load and Breast Cancer Recurrence

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 362-362
Author(s):  
Tianying Wu ◽  
Fang-Chi Hsu ◽  
Shunran Shunran Wang ◽  
John Pierece
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Dietary Acid Load ◽  
Dietary Acid ◽  
Acid Load ◽  
Hba1c Levels

Abstract Objectives Metabolic acidosis promotes cancer metastasis. No prospective studies have examined the association between dietary acid load and breast cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors, who are susceptible to metabolic acidosis. Hyperglycemia promotes cancer progression and acid formation; however, researchers have not examined whether hyperglycemia can modify the association between dietary acid load and breast cancer recurrence. Methods We studied 3081 early-stage breast cancer survivors enrolled in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living study who provided dietary information through 24-hour recalls at baseline and during follow-up and had measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at baseline. We assessed dietary acid load using two common dietary acid load scores, potential renal acid load (PRAL) score, and net endogenous acid production (NEAP) score. Results After an average of 7.3 years of follow-up, dietary acid load was positively associated with recurrence when baseline HbA1c levels were ≥5.6% (median level) and ≥5.7% (pre-diabetic cut-point). In the stratum with HbA1c ≥ 5.6%, comparing the highest to the lowest quartile of dietary acid load, the multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio was 2.15 (95%CI 1.34–3.48) for PRAL and was 2.31 (95%CI 1.42–3.74) for NEAP. No associations were observed in the stratum with HbA1c levels were &lt;5.6%. P-values for interactions were 0.01 for PRAL and 0.05 for NEAP. Conclusions Our study demonstrated for the first time that even at or above normal to high HbHbA1c levels, dietary acid load was associated increased risk of breast cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors. Funding Sources California Tobacco Research Foundation NIH/NCI.

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