Weight Gain in Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotheraphy: Exploring Hormonal Body Composition and Behavioral Mechanisms
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to prospectively and systematically observe the relative contribution of each viable mechanism such as nutritional intake, activity levels, body composition, hormonal function, thyroid function, coping mechanisms and fatigue scores during chemotherapy on weight gain in breast cancer patients. If changes in the above factors contribute to weight gain and thus alter prognosis, manipulation of these variables by timely intervention may improve prognosis and facilitate recovery from breast cancer. Progress: As planned and described in the Statement of Work, Task 1 of recruitment and data collection and Task 2 - abstraction of Medical record data during months 1-30, of which moths 0-12 is currently reported, has been successful, thus far. Currently 63 subjects have been recruited, 30 completed, 26 active, 7 dropouts, five (5) of who did not wish to participate and 2 were eliminated, as the final treatment plan did not include adjuvant chemotherapy. All data were collected from the current sample, including blood sample for hormonal assays. In addition to the proposed study, a structured Moffitt Weight Management Program, has been established for this group, post-treatment Data entry and analysis of preliminary data will be initiated in November 1999, and outcomes will be reported at that time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA385507
Entities
People
- Nagi B. Kumar
Organizations
- University of South Florida