reviewCA A Cancer Journal for CliniciansMar 16, 2022DIAMOND OA

American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors

CLCheryl L. RockCACynthia A. ThomsonKSKristen SullivanCHCarol HoweLHLawrence H. Kushi

University of California San Diego · University of Arizona · +29 more institutions

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Abstract

The overall 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined is now 68%, and there are over 16.9 million survivors in the United States. Evidence from laboratory and observational studies suggests that factors such as diet, physical activity, and obesity may affect risk for recurrence and overall survival after a cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this American Cancer Society guideline is to provide evidence-based, cancer-specific recommendations for anthropometric parameters, physical activity, diet, and alcohol intake for reducing recurrence and cancer-specific and overall mortality. The audiences for this guideline are health care providers caring for cancer survivors as well as cancer survivors and…

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  • Medicine
  • Guideline
  • Cancer
  • Observational study
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Systematic review
  • Health care
  • Gerontology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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