Open AccessNutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: An American Cancer Society Guide for Informed Choices
Author(s) -
Doyle Colleen,
Kushi Lawrence H.,
Byers Tim,
Courneya Kerry S.,
DemarkWahnefried Wendy,
Grant Barbara,
McTiernan Anne,
Rock Cheryl L.,
Thompson Cyndi,
Gansler Ted,
Andrews Kimberly S.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ca: a cancer journal for clinicians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 62.937
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1542-4863
pISSN - 0007-9235
DOI - 10.3322/canjclin.56.6.323
Subject(s) - cancer survivorship , cancer , medicine , physical activity , survivorship curve , gerontology , quality of life (healthcare) , cancer survivor , alternative medicine , physical therapy , nursing , pathology
Cancer survivors are often highly motivated to seek information about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to improve their treatment outcomes, quality of life, and survival. To address these concerns, the American Cancer Society (ACS) convened a group of experts in nutrition, physical activity, and cancer to evaluate the scientific evidence and best clinical practices related to optimal nutrition and physical activity after the diagnosis of cancer. This report summarizes their findings and is intended to present health care providers with the best possible information from which to help cancer survivors and their families make informed choices related to nutrition and physical activity. The report discusses nutrition and physical activity issues during the phases of cancer treatment and recovery, living after recovery from treatment, and living with advanced cancer; select nutrition and physical activity issues such as body weight, food choices, and food safety; issues related to select cancer sites; and common questions about diet, physical activity, and cancer survivorship.