Is a High-Fat Diet a Risk Factor for Cancer?
Some epidemiological studies indicate an association between a high-fat diet and cancers of the breast, colon, pancreas, prostate, and uterus. This does not necessarily mean that a high-fat diet causes these cancers. Studies are under way to explain the cause of the association.
What If I Lost Weight during My Cancer Treatment?
People lose weight during cancer treatment because of
•poor eating (which has many causes, both physical and emotional)
• increased calorie requirements
• poor absorption and poor utilization of calories
What Should I Do If I Lost Weight during Therapy?
Discuss with your doctor your goal weight and how you should achieve it. You will want to supplement your diet with foods of high nutritional value, not with high-calorie “junk food.”
What If I Gained Weight during Therapy?
It is very common for people to gain weight during cancer therapy. This can be due to
• medications such as prednisone
• decreased activity
• fluid retention
• increased appetite because of medications or emotional stress
Some of these factors continue to affect weight even after completion of cancer therapy.
If I Am Heavier Now, How Long Will It Take Me to Lose the Weight I Gained during My Cancer Therapy?
Depending on how much weight you gained during treatment and how you are doing now, it can take three to twelve months to get back to your usual weight. You can encourage healthy weight loss by
• eating well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• avoiding non-nutritious, “empty” calories
• exercising with proper supervision
Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Cancer?
Obesity is associated with increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as breast and uterine cancer. The distribution of fat may make a difference for certain types of cancer. Human studies suggest that the risk for these types of cancers is reduced if people who are overweight lose weight.
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