Trial creates six percent weight loss after breast cancer treatment

Carrying extra body fat increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and also increases risk of cancer recurrence after a breast cancer diagnosis. A multi-institutional study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2015 shows that female breast cancer survivors are able to lose weight through modest lifestyle changes. "This is a significant finding because it shows that women are able to lose weight after breast cancer treatment and this may lead to reduced risk of recurrence," says Tim Byers, MD, MPH, associate director for cancer prevention and control at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, and one of the study's authors. "I think these findings show that we should now move forward with a larger study," says Byers. "If we can prove that intentional weight loss reduces breast cancer recurrence I believe weight control will become a routine part of oncology care." The study, which lasted two years, followed 700 women at four sites around the United States (Denver, San Diego, Saint Louis, and Birmingham). "The study was a randomized control trial in which half of the participants took part in lifestyle interventions. The goal was to lose seven percent of their body weight and maintain it for two years," says Rebecca Sedjo, PhD, assistant researcher professor at CU Cancer Center, and collaborator in the trial. In the first 12 months the average weight loss for the intervention group was six percent of their body weight. In order to make lifestyle changes the women in the intervention group attended motivational meetings that focused on increasing physical activity and decreasing caloric intake. The meetings tapered off from once a week to once a month in the first year. In the second year, newsletters were sent to participants to encourage continued weight control. "We don't need to focus on getting to the 'ideal' body type, whatever that may be," says Byers. "If we can prove that modest weight loss improves the chance of better outcomes after breast cancer we need to encourage and support that.

BREATH HEALTH

Technology Physicians Patient Stories Patients Guide All Videos Contact Breast Health breast-health What is the function of the breasts? Breast consists of the milk nodes and the ducts carrying the milk produced from those nodes to nipple and the fat and connective tissues which is filling interstitial area of those. Each breast is found in front of the pectoral muscles over the ribs. The nipple is the center of the dusky skin area called areola. Also the breast contains lymphatic ducts carrying colorless fluid called lymph. Lymph ducts open out onto the small round lymph nodes. Lymph node groups belonging to breast are found primary near to breast in the armpit, over the collar bone and nearby the sternum (faith bone). Lymph nodes hold bacteria, cancer cells and the other harmful components to be found in the lymph system. Why Breast Health Centers of Acibadem? 1. Multidisciplinary Approach; breast-health-mamoIn the branches of Breast Cancer Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, the opportunity of multidisciplinary diagnosis and therapy is being provided to our patients with the specialist and experienced team in one’s field and with the devices of latest technology. Apart from these, a multidisciplinary care including supportive services like disease management of breast cancer, nutrition and genetic counseling, psychosocial support programs, physic therapy is being given to breast cancer patients most comprehensively. 2. High Technology Background; In our Breast Health Centers, early diagnosis, therapy and follow-up programs are being implemented with the devices of latest technology (3 dimensional Mammography with Tomosynthesis, 4 dimensional Breast Ultrasonography, Vacuum-assisted Biopsy and Biopsy under the guidance of MR). 3. Early Detection, Correct Diagnosis; In Breast Health Centers of Acibadem, the opportunity of early detection and correct diagnosis is being provided by comprehensive approach. We are creating the difference with mammography with tomosynthesis, 4 dimensional ultrasonography, clinical breast examine and by oneself breast examine education and with breast cancer scanning services. Also to learn the breast cancer risk of women who have high risk of contracting breast cancer, the early detection opportunity is being provided by minimizing their chance of contracting cancer in the future via regular examine and special counseling service. 4. Specialist in One’s Field, Experienced Team; breast-health-labOur specialist team consisted of breast surgeons, medical pathologist and medical genetic all specialist in one’s field and experienced provide the comprehensive care of patient in the Acibadem Breast Health Center. Also nutrition counseling, physical therapy and comprehensive psychosocial support program for patients with breast cancer are presented. 5. Breast Protective Surgery; Oncoplastic surgery and innovative reconstructive techniques are being presented by breast surgeons specialist in one’s field Breast Diseases breast-health-tumor Lumps in the breast The most frequent lumps in the breast: · Cysts (fluid content) · Fibroadenoma · Phyllodes Other solid (solid content) benign lesions: Radial scar and complex sclerosant lesions, papilloma, lipoma, hamartoma, fat necrosis, leiomyoma, granular cell tumors etc. - CYSTS IN THE BREAST - Fibroadenoma tumors - Phyllodes tumors - Intraductal papillomas - Inflamed diseases of the breast (mastitis)

HOW TO TREAT YOUR CANCER

Early diagnosis and proper treatment can save lives in cancer Acibadem Hospitals Group continue to provide cancer patients with the best possible service, backed by our massive investments in state-of-the-art equipments. Our technological investments aim to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of cancer together with our experienced team of oncology specialists. Service at global standards in cancer treatment with experienced professionals and advanced technology The first step towards accurate treatment radiological diagnostic methods for cancer Accurate radiological diagnosis is an essential part of deciding how treatment should be performed. Modern techniques and advanced technology are of paramount importance when performing radiological diagnosis, as well as an experienced radiology staff. The multidisciplinary approach for effective solutions in cancer treatment Tumor councils “a platform for gathering different specialists for the treatment of cancer” The rate of success in treating cancer is improved by Councils comprised of department specialists dealing with the treatment of cancer patients

YOU ARE NOT ALONE AGAINST CANCER

Cancer is a devastating affliction, the frequency of which is gradually increasing all over the world. Although it differs according to the type of cancer and where it occurs, cancer may be cured if properly intervened at the right time. The correct treatment, aided by professionals and the right technology can provide critical life support to cancer patients. Chemotherapy However, this situation also means cancer patients must go through a long and complicated process. Cancer patients receive the most significant support from medical institutions. Medical institutions specialized in the treatment of cancer must have experienced and specialized personnel, a wealth of medical knowledge, devices manufactured with state-of-the-art technology, modern medical methods and infrastructure systems that will allow coordination between specialists. Adopting this approach, Acibadem Health Group has taken big steps towards cancer treatment. The Multidisciplinary Approach (For effective solutions in cancer treatment) The most effective solutions in the treatment of cancer are obtained under a multidisciplinary approach because oncology is an area that requires the collaboration and co-decision of many branches of science. The consultation of physicians in different branches is extremely important in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and requires close teamwork. In multidisciplinary structures, specialists in different branches come together, reach a joint decision and share the responsibility. As a result, centers working under a multidisciplinary structure obtain more successful results in the treatment and follow-up of cancer that is in the field of oncology.Multidisciplinary-Approach The Multidisciplinary approach in Acibadem Hospitals The diagnosis and treatment of all cancers is evaluated under a multidisciplinary approach in Acibadem Cancer Centers. The services offered in the centers include scanning programs for the early diagnosis of cancer, identifying people who are healthy but at risk of cancer and informing these people and their relatives about cancer prevention. Acibadem Hospitals – serving cancer patients with world class technology. Acibadem Healthcare Group has brought the latest technology to Turkey. With its developed technology, its technological devices and wealth of knowledge and experience, Acibadem Hospitals offers its patients state-of-the-art technologies the world has reached on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Acibadem Healthcare Group carries radiation oncology treatment in 5 hospitals. These hospitals are as follows: Maslak and Kozyatağı Hospitals in Istanbul, Bursa, Adana and Kayseri Hospitals outside of Istanbul. gamma-knife-deviceThe Gamma Knife device, used for the treatment of brain tumors, offers service in Acibadem Kozyatağı Hospital and the CyberKnife device, used for the treatment of tumors in the brain and in other parts of the body, offers service in Acibadem Maslak Hospital. In addition, cancer patients are treated with the first and only Rapidarc device, which reduces the treatment duration to 1-2 minutes, again in Acibadem Maslak Hospital.