Weight gain occurs in the majority of women following breast cancer treatment. An overview
of studies describing weight gain amongst women treated with early to modern …

Current dietary guidelines for breast cancer patients (BCPs) fail to address adequate dietary
intakes of macro-and micronutrients that may improve patients' nutritional status. This review …

Background Weight gain during chemotherapy in women with breast cancer is commonly
reported. However, there are important differences between studies that examined weight …

Background The prevalence of malnutrition in cancer patients ranges from 30 to 60%. While
it is known that malnutrition is prevalent among cancer patients, the relationship between …

Nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide are three endogenous gasotransmitters
that serve a role in regulating normal and pathological cellular activities. They can stimulate …

Breast cancer represents the most frequent cancer among women in Western countries.
Although physicians and patients have witnessed a significant evolution in both treatment …

Adjuvant chemotherapy significantly decreases recurrences and improves survival in
women with early breast cancer (BC). However, the side effects of chemotherapy include …

Most breast cancer (BC) tumors are early stage and hormone receptor positive, where
treatment generally includes adjuvant endocrine treatment (ET). Oncology providers and …

Background Despite several investigations, findings on weight changes during and after
adjuvant treatment for breast cancer are diverse and point in several directions. Objective …

Background: Antineoplastic adjuvant treatment for breast cancer can cause changes in
women's weight and body composition and influence their general health and survival …