The experiences and perceptions of female breast cancer patients regarding weight management during and after treatment for oestrogen-receptor positive disease: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight gain is commonly observed during and after breast cancer treatment and is associated with poorer survival outcomes, notably in women with oestrogen-receptor positive disease. The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the experiences and perceptions of oestrogen-receptor positive (ER +) female breast cancer patients (BCPs) regarding weight management behaviours during and after treatment. Secondly, to gain insight into the experiences of healthcare professionals (HCPs) regarding the provision of weight management advice to patients undergoing treatment.

Methods

Four focus groups involving 16 BCPs having a median (range) age of 51 (35-70 y) and three focus groups involving 21 HCPs aged 46 (29-62) were held at a university campus, local cancer suppo

SUBMITTER: Jm S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9675095 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature