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Commercially available lifestyle modification program: randomized controlled trial addressing heart and bone health in BRCA1/2+ breast cancer survivors after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.

Authors :
Sturgeon, Kathleen
Dean, Lorraine
Heroux, Mariane
Kane, Jessica
Bauer, Toni
Palmer, Erica
Long, Jin
Lynch, Shannon
Jacobs, Linda
Sarwer, David
Leonard, Mary
Schmitz, Kathryn
Sturgeon, Kathleen M
Dean, Lorraine T
Sarwer, David B
Leonard, Mary B
Source :
Journal of Cancer Survivorship; Apr2017, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p246-255, 10p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

<bold>Purpose: </bold>The goal of this RCT was to examine the efficacy and safety of a web-based program to improve cardiovascular and bone health outcomes, among 35 BRCA1/2+ breast cancer survivors who underwent prophylactic oophorectomy and thus experienced premature surgical menopause.<bold>Methods: </bold>A 12-month commercially available web-based lifestyle modification program (Precision Nutrition Coaching) was utilized. Cardiovascular fitness, dietary intake, leisure time activity, body composition, bone mineral density, bone structure, and muscle strength were assessed.<bold>Results: </bold>Average adherence to all program components was 74.8 %. Women in the intervention group maintained their cardiovascular fitness level over the 12 months (1.1 ± 7.9 %), while the control group significantly decreased fitness capacity (-4.0 ± 7.5 %). There was a significant difference between groups in percent change of whole body bone area (-0.8 ± 2.5 control and 0.5 ± 1.30 intervention). We also observed decreased BMI (-4.7 ± 6.2 %) and fat mass (-8.6 ± 12.7 %) in the intervention group due to significant concomitant decreases in caloric intake and increases in caloric expenditure. The control group demonstrated decreased caloric intake and decreased lean tissue mass.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>In this population at high risk for detrimental cardiovascular and bone outcomes, a commercially available lifestyle intervention program mitigated a decline in cardiovascular health, improved bone health, and decreased weight through fat loss.<bold>Implications For Cancer Survivors: </bold>Precision Nutrition Coaching has shown benefit in breast cancer survivors for reduced risk of deleterious cardiovascular and bone outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19322259
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121919976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-016-0582-z