Weight Gain in Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy: Exploring Hormonal, Body Composition and Behavior Mechanisms

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Abstract:

The purpose of the study is to observe the relative contribution of thyroid function, sex-hormonal levels, physical activity, psychological state and nutritional intake on changes in body weight in a group of breast cancer patients, receiving adjuvant chemotherapy. Based on the preliminary observations, weight gain in breast cancer patients may be a phenomenon resulting from hormonal and lifestyle changes and offers an opportunity for prevention and improved prognosis.

Author(s):
Kumar, Nagi B.
Author Organization(s):
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept. 1 Sep 2000-31 Aug 2001
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAMD17-98-1-8240
Monitor Series:
USAMRMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HORMONES, *THYROID GLAND, *NUTRITION, *CHEMOTHERAPY, *THYROID HORMONES, *BREAST CANCER, WEIGHT, THERAPY, HUMAN BODY, BEHAVIOR, FATS, PATIENTS, PSYCHOLOGY, WOMEN, INTERVENTION, BODY WEIGHT, FAMILIES(HUMAN), MAMMARY GLANDS, THYROXINE, INFUSIONS, ESTROGENS, INGESTION(PHYSIOLOGY), TOBACCO SMOKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology, Medicine and Medical Research, Stress Physiology
Keyword(s):
SEX HORMONAL, *WEIGHT GAIN
Report Date:
2001 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2002 Feb 13