Impact of Diet Modifications on Body Weight, Body Composition, Treatment Outcomes, and Quality of Life During Primary Treatment for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Breast cancer is a significant public health challenge, with 290 000 new cases annually and significant healthcare costs. Treatment advancements have led to improvements in survival, but common adverse effects include weight gain, fatigue, nausea, and taste changes, decreasing quality of life.

Objective

This review aims to assess the impact of diet and lifestyle interventions during primary treatment for breast cancer and their effects on body weight, body composition, treatment-related adverse outcomes, and patient-reported quality of life.

Data sources and data extraction

A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE conducted through May 10, 2023, identified 31 publications describing 27 interventions including diet or diet plus exercise. The Cochrane Risk of Bias

SUBMITTER: Chakos K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819483 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature