Department of Section Gynecologic Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inselspital Bern, Friedbuehlstrasse 19, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
Research Article
Prevalence of Diet Change and Micronutrient Supplementation in Breast Cancer Survivors - A Cross-sectional Study
Author(s): Sandrine Leonie Eichenberger, Laura Knabben, Normann Bitterlich, Livia Selina Eichenberger and Petra Stute*
Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and alternative methods (intake of dietary supplements and
diet change) are commonly used in BC patients. The aim of this study was to investigate breast cancer or treatment-related adverse symptoms,
dietary changes and micronutrient intake.
Methods: 153 BC survivors with prospectively recorded data were surveyed by a self-developed questionnaire. Data concerning tumor
characteristics and treatment were obtained from the breast department’s registry.
Results: The most prevalent symptoms (> 50% of patients) during and after oncological therapy were chronic fatigue and pain. 42.5% (n=65)
BC patients took micronutrients during and 48.4% (n=74) after therapy. There was a significant correlation between women taking micron.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2327-5162.2022.11.399
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