ArticleBMC gastroenterology2009
Physical activity and diet behaviour in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: associations with quality of life.
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- Adherence to multiple health behaviours in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2019Pooled it
- The use of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire in oncology research: a systematic review.BMC medical research methodology · 2015Pooled it
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- Effects of zinc supplementation on fatigue and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Trial
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- Autonomy is not but competence and relatedness are associated with physical activity among colorectal cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Putting the life in lifestyle: Lifestyle choices after a diagnosis of cancer predicts overall survival.Cancer · 2018Article
- Development of a computer-tailored physical activity intervention for prostate and colorectal cancer patients and survivors: OncoActive.BMC cancer · 2017Article
- Body weight changes in patients undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer influence progression-free and overall survival.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2017Article
- A prospective 2-site parallel intervention trial of a research-based film to increase exercise amongst older hemodialysis patients.BMC nephrology · 2017Article
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- Physical Activity in Puerto Rican Breast Cancer Survivors.Puerto Rico health sciences journal · 2016Article
- Validation of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire classification coding system using accelerometer assessment among breast cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2015Article
- The perception of health-related quality of life in colon cancer patients during chemotherapy: differences between men and women.Internal and emergency medicine · 2015Observational
- Dietary habits changes and quality of life in patients undergoing chemotherapy for epithelial ovarian cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Article
- Making lifestyle changes after colorectal cancer: insights for program development.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2013Article
- Comparison of dietary and lifestyle habits among stage III and metastatic colorectal cancer patients: findings from CALGB 89803 and CALGB 80405.Clinical colorectal cancer · 2013Article
- Colon transit time according to physical activity and characteristics in South Korean adults.World journal of gastroenterology · 2013Article
- Colon transit time according to physical activity level in adults.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2012Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe relationship between colorectal cancer (CRC) risk and physical activity and dietary habits has been well-established, but less is known about the relationship between these behaviours and quality of life (QOL) post-diagnosis. Moreover, it is unknown whether this relationship is consistent across cancer stage or treatment setting. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess current diet and physical activity behaviour in CRC survivors receiving systemic chemotherapy, and to examine potential associations between these behaviours and quality of life. A secondary purpose was to examine the association between social support, diet, and physical activity behaviour in this population.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional survey, 67 CRC survivors currently receiving chemotherapy in Calgary, Alberta completed the survey package. Measures included demographic and medical data, physical activity levels, diet behaviour, QOL, and social support.
resultsIn a largely metastatic sample (63%), approximately half were meeting national dietary guidelines (58%), less were meeting national physical activity guidelines (26%), and a small number were meeting both (17%). However, only 12.3% (n = 8) reported completely sedentary behaviour, and 7 of these 8 participants were receiving metastatic treatment. Neither behaviour was significantly associated with QOL or perceived social support. Furthermore, there were no significant QOL differences between those treated with palliative intent or adjuvant therapy. Important group differences emerged between those meeting and not meeting the guidelines, and associations between QOL, age, BMI, and provisions of social support.
conclusionThese findings provide insight into lifestyle behaviours of CRC survivors currently receiving systemic chemotherapy, and the differences in perceived QOL as affected by severity of disease and treatment setting. Prospective studies in a larger sample of CRC survivors on chemotherapy are needed to confirm lifestyle behaviour patterns and identify factors related to QOL that are unique to this population, especially during metastatic treatment.
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