Weight Management and Exercise for Cancer Survivors.

نویسندگان

  • Laura Rutledge
  • Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
چکیده

Obesity may contribute to development and recurrence of cancer, as well as cancer-related and all-cause mortality. This risk factor is also among the most preventable causes of cancer. This article describes current evidence-based guidelines for weight management and physical activity for cancer survivors. The authors also discuss practical interventions to help survivors undertake behavioral changes to manage their weight.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing

دوره 20 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016