Every Day Counts: a randomized pilot lifestyle intervention for women with metastatic breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To explore the feasibility, adherence, safety and potential efficacy of Every Day Counts; a randomized pilot trial designed for women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) framed by the American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity (PA) guidelines METHODS: Women with clinically stable MBC were recruited to complete an interview, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry imaging and phlebotomy at baseline and post-intervention. Multidimensional quality of life, symptom burden, lifestyle behaviors (nutrition and PA) and biomarkers of prognosis were procured and quantified. Women were randomized to the immediate intervention or a waitlist control arm. The 12-week intervention included a curriculum binder, lifestyle coaching (in-person and telephone-based sessions) and intervent

SUBMITTER: Sheean P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8206042 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature