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Weight Management Experiences Among People Affected by Overweight and Obesity Who Are Living With and Beyond Colorectal, Breast or Prostate Cancer: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: After a cancer diagnosis, recommendations for those living with and beyond cancer (LWBC) are to maintain a body mass index (BMI) < 25 and avoid weight gain. This study explored factors associated with receipt of and interest in weight management advice as well as engagement in weight management programmes (WMPs) among people LWBC affected by overweight and obesity. METHODS: 3456 participants living with or beyond breast, prostate or colorectal cancer and affected by overweight and obesity completed our questionnaire. Participants reported advice received on losing weight, interest in receiving weight management advice, enrolment in a lifestyle programme and their beliefs about maintaining a healthy weight to prevent cancer recurrence. RESULTS: Logistic regression results suggested that those who received advice were more likely to be interested in advice (OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.30; 2.18) and to be enrolled in a WMP (OR = 1.60; 95% CI = 1.07; 2.40). The belief that maintaining a healthy weight could prevent cancer recurrence was associated with greater interest in weight management advice (OR = 1.47; 95% CI = 1.33; 1.62) and enrolment in a programme (OR = 1.57; 95% CI = 1.25; 1.99). DISCUSSION: These results highlight that those who recall receiving weight management advice are more likely to be enrolled in a WMP, suggesting that advice should be offered by healthcare professionals to all those patients affected by overweight and obesity. CONCLUSIONS: This suggests that the receipt of weight management advice may encourage people LWBC who are affected by overweight and obesity to engage with WMPs.

Source: Cancer Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70885

Authors: William Goodman, Phillipa Lally, Abigail Fisher, Rebecca J. Beeken

Institutions: University of Leeds, University of Surrey, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,700