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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Weight loss following nutritional education session among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

Rachel Sauls, Emily Rozen, Vivian Doerr, Nashira I Brown, Acadia W Buro, Diane Riccardi, Melissa Mallory, Christine Laronga, Susan Hoover, Smitha Pabbathi and 1 more

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Rachel SaulsDepartment of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Emily RozenNon-Therapeutic Research Operations, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Vivian DoerrDepartment of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 13131 USF Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL, 33620, USA.
Nashira I BrownDepartment of Health Behavior, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Acadia W BuroCollege of Population Health, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Diane RiccardiDepartment of Nutrition, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Melissa MalloryDepartment of Breast Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Christine LarongaDepartment of Breast Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Susan HooverDepartment of Breast Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Smitha PabbathiCancer Survivorship Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
Tiffany L CarsonDepartment of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 13131 USF Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL, 33620, USA. tiffany.carson@moffitt.org.

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T32 post-doctoral fellowship T32Ca090215
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Abstract

purposeThe optimal timing and incorporation of nutritional consultations throughout the cancer journey remain uncertain. Intervening earlier may benefit weight management, prognosis, and long-term outcomes for individuals with breast cancer. This study examined whether nutritional education after diagnosis but before treatment and addressing weight concerns impacted weight change.

methodsUsing a quasi-experimental design, we compared the weight change of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients from a clinic that routinely referred patients to a nutrition consultation session with a registered dietitian (intervention) to patients from clinics that did not receive the nutrition consultation (control). Sessions were personalized, covering eating habits, cancer, and self-efficacy. Demographics and anthropometrics (self-reported weight and height) were collected through pre-/post-surveys.

resultsMost participants were non-Hispanic White (82.1%) females (100%) with a mean age of 58.7 years and an initial weight of 166.83 lbs. The intervention group lost significantly more weight (M = -2.2 lbs.) than the control group (M = -0.68 lbs.; t(143) = -2.09, p = 0.039). Participants with higher weight concerns lost more weight than those less concerned (very (M = 2.4 ± 3.2 lbs.) and extremely (4.2 ± 9.8 lbs.)).

conclusionFindings suggest that a nutrition consultation before treatment can promote weight loss, which may improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients.

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Breast NeoplasmsPatient Education as TopicWeight LossAdultAgedFeeding BehaviorFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNutritionistsSelf EfficacyBreast cancerNutrition educationObesityWeight change

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