Breast cancer is a concern for many, and anything that can help reduce its recurrence or severity is news worth sharing.
A recent study in JAMA Network Open has revealed that following a healthy lifestyle can have a considerable impact on reducing the risks associated with high-risk breast cancer.
The Research and its Findings
Dr. Rikki A. Cannioto and her team from the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, located in Buffalo, New York, set out to see how closely following cancer prevention recommendations might affect breast cancer patients.
Their study followed 1,340 patients, who hadn’t undergone chemotherapy and had varying stages of high-risk breast cancer.
They studied these patients’ lifestyles before, during, and for two years after their breast cancer treatments.
They used a system that kept scores of their lifestyles, focusing on seven significant habits and behaviors.
Here’s what they found:
Patients who scored highest on the lifestyle index, meaning they followed the healthiest behaviors most closely, showed a significant reduction in the recurrence of the disease and a decreased risk of death.
The habits that stood out the most in reducing risks included not smoking, regular physical activity, a high intake of fruits and vegetables, and limited consumption of sugary drinks.
Even more promising, those who had been diagnosed with more aggressive types of breast cancer and followed these lifestyle recommendations saw noticeable improvements in survival rates.
Key Takeaways
For patients with high-risk breast cancer, sticking to a healthy lifestyle can play a pivotal role in their journey. Not only can it potentially reduce the risk of the disease coming back, but it can also reduce the likelihood of death.
The most influential habits, as per the study, involve regular exercise, a healthy diet, and avoiding unhealthy habits like smoking and consuming too many sugary beverages.
It’s also worth noting that while the study provides promising insights, it did receive partial funding from Amgen, a pharmaceutical company, and several authors of the study have financial connections with the pharmaceutical industry.
In conclusion, while more research in this area is always welcome, it’s clear that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can have potential benefits for everyone, especially those at high risk of diseases like breast cancer.
It serves as a reminder that our daily choices can play a role in our overall well-being and health outcomes.
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The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
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