Comparison of dietary and lifestyle habits among stage III and metastatic colorectal cancer patients: findings from CALGB 89803 and CALGB 80405.

摘要: Abstract Background Cancer patients often pursue lifestyle and dietary changes with the aim to improve outcomes. Using data from 2 large National Institute-sponsored clinical trials, we report on practices of receiving therapy for stage III colon or metastatic colorectal cancer. Patients Methods Self-administered questionnaires were completed by undergoing chemotherapy cancer (n = 1095) 875). Descriptive statistical analyses performed evaluate anthropometrics, diet, in each cohort. Results Median body mass index was comparable (27.3 vs. 26.5 kg/m ). Stage reported a modestly higher median level physical activity than (4.6 3.4 metabolic equivalent task-hours per week). Ten percent 9% ongoing cigarette use. Avoidance alcohol 47% 43% patients. Dietary patterns both groups more 80% failing meet recommended daily intake vegetables, fruits, milk products. Usage at least multivitamins week 49% 40% Two 5% vitamin D supplement Conclusions We observed notable similarities behaviors between actively chemotherapy. Future research should elucidate effect these patient