Abstract
Objective:To determine the relationship between the dietary characteristics of breast cancer patients.Methods:Patients with breast cancer whose treatments have finished and are in remission formed the study group and healthy people formed the control group. Demographic, anthropometric characteristics, food consumption frequency form and exercise status were recorded with all groups. Data analysis was done by SPSS 22.Results:In the study group, mean carbohydrate percentage was lower, while fat, fat percentage, monosaccharide, glucose, fructose, omega3(n3), saturated fatty acids(SFA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), vitamin A, C, E, B6, biotin and copper values were significantly higher (p<0.05). Recurrence was observed in seven patients (7.1%) during the follow-up period, hormone receptor levels (ER) and vitamin B2 intake (accuracy 93.9%) were inversely related to the recurrence of the disease (p=0.02).Conclusions:While the percentage of carbohydrate taken was lower in study group; total fat, n3, SFA, MUFA, monosaccharide, glucose, fructose, water-soluble fiber, B6, biotin and copper values were higher. Further studies are needed for vitamin B2 deficiency in patients with recurrence
Highlights
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the cause of death in women.[1]
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary characteristics and tumor characteristics of breast cancer patients and investigate the compliance of patients with dietary recommendations
The calculated nutrient values were calculated with the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) system adapted to gender and age.[9]
Summary
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the cause of death in women.[1] In recent years, there has been a significant increase in diseasefree and overall survival with early diagnosis and modern treatments.[2] This increase naturally requires protection from other diseases and their complications for a healthier life.[3] The relationship between obesity and sarcopenia and mortality was found in patients receiving breast cancer treatment. Patients are required to meet 45-65% of their daily energy from carbohydrate, 20-35% from fat and 10-35% from proteins during and after chemotherapy. These rates can be achieved by consuming five portions of vegetables and fruits, Pak J Med Sci November - December 2020 Vol 36 No 7 www.pjms.org.pk 1562
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