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ArticleCancers2023

Weight Management Effectiveness and Predictors of Dropout in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Retrospective Study.

Edda Cava, Daniele Spadaccini, Gianluca Aimaretti, Paolo Marzullo, Beatrice Cavigiolo, Deborah Farinelli, Alessandra Gennari, Chiara Saggia, Maria Grazia Carbonelli, Sergio Riso and 1 more

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Article in Cancers, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Effects of a Physical Activity mHealth Intervention (Fit2Thrive) on WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Data Analysis.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2025
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11 authors.

Edda CavaUnit of Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00149 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8186-039X
Daniele SpadacciniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6413-9253
Gianluca AimarettiDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6186-0106
Paolo MarzulloDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3215-5747
Beatrice CavigioloSCDU Endocrinology, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.
Deborah FarinelliUnit of Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", 28100 Novara, Italy.
Alessandra GennariDivision of Oncology, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.
Chiara SaggiaDivision of Oncology, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.
Maria Grazia CarbonelliUnit of Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00149 Rome, Italy.
Sergio RisoUnit of Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8798-1224
Flavia ProdamDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9660-5335

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundReducing obesity and weight gain, which often occurs during breast cancer treatment, may represent an efficient secondary or tertiary prevention against cancer. PURPOSE: This retrospective observational cohort study aimed to assess the impact of a Mediterranean diet on weight and anthropometric changes in women completing active breast cancer treatment. Additionally, we sought to identify factors associated with study dropout within one year.

methodsA total of 182 female patients (20 normal weight, 59 overweight, 103 obese) received personalized Mediterranean diet interventions and underwent monthly outpatient visits.

resultsDropout rates were 42.3% at 6 months and 64.1% at 12 months. Among the obese subgroup, BMI (

conclusionImplementing a Mediterranean diet can lead to weight and anthropometric improvements in breast cancer survivors. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects of weight loss on these individuals, identify effective dietary approaches, and consider specific predictors of dropout.

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breast cancerbreast cancer survivorsMediterranean dietpreventionweight management

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