Weight changes and lifestyle behaviors in women after breast cancer diagnosis : a cross-sectional study.

• Main Authors: Yong, Heng Yaw, Mohd Shariff, Zalilah, Kandiah, Mirnalini, Chan, Yoke Mun, Mohd Yusof, Rokiah, Othman, Zabedah, Saibul, Nurfaizah, Yong, Heng Weay, Hashim, Zailina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24442/1/Weight%20changes%20and%20lifestyle%20behaviors%20in%20women%20after%20breast%20cancer%20diagnosis.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24442/; http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpublichealth

Background: Weight gain rather than weight loss often occurs after breast cancer diagnosis despite breast cancer survivors frequently reported making healthful lifestyle changes. This study describes the prevalence and magnitude of changes in weight before and after breast cancer diagnosis and exami...