scholarly journals Increases in Adipose Tissue and Muscle Function are Longitudinally Associated with Better Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlou-Floor Kenkhuis ◽  
Eline H. Van Roekel ◽  
Janna L. Koole ◽  
José J.L. Breedveld-Peters ◽  
Stephanie O. Breukink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors need evidence-based guidelines pertaining to post-treatment body composition, which could benefit health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We aimed to describe the course of several body composition measures, and to assess longitudinal associations of these measures with HRQoL, fatigue and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Methods: In a prospective cohort among stage I-III CRC survivors (n=459), five repeated home visits from diagnosis up to 24 months post-treatment were executed. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and fat percentage were assessed as measures of adiposity, and muscle arm circumference and handgrip strength as measures of muscle mass and function. We applied linear mixed-models to describe changes in body composition over time and to analyze overall longitudinal associations.Results: Of included participants, 44% was overweight and 31% was obese at diagnosis. All body composition measures followed similar trends, decreasing from diagnosis to 6 weeks and then increasing up to 24 months post-treatment. In confounder-adjusted mixed models, increases in adipose tissue and muscle function were longitudinally associated with better HRQoL and less fatigue, regardless of pre-treatment body composition.Discussion: With regards to improving HRQoL, decreasing fatigue and CIPN, clinical practice should also focus on restoring body tissues after CRC treatment.

scholarly journals Increases in adipose tissue and muscle function are longitudinally associated with better quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlou-Floor Kenkhuis ◽  
Eline H. van Roekel ◽  
Janna L. Koole ◽  
José J. L. Breedveld-Peters ◽  
Stéphanie O. Breukink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

AbstractColorectal cancer (CRC) survivors need evidence-based guidelines pertaining to post-treatment body composition, which could benefit health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We aimed to describe the course of several body composition measures, and to assess longitudinal associations of these measures with HRQoL, fatigue and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). In a prospective cohort among stage I–III CRC survivors (n = 459), five repeated home visits from diagnosis up to 24 months post-treatment were executed. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and fat percentage were assessed as measures of adiposity, and muscle arm circumference and handgrip strength as measures of muscle mass and function. We applied linear mixed-models to describe changes in body composition over time and to analyze overall longitudinal associations. Of included participants, 44% was overweight and 31% was obese at diagnosis. All body composition measures followed similar trends, decreasing from diagnosis to 6 weeks and then increasing up to 24 months post-treatment. In confounder-adjusted mixed models, increases in adipose tissue and muscle function were longitudinally associated with better HRQoL and less fatigue, regardless of pre-treatment body composition. With regards to improving HRQoL, decreasing fatigue and CIPN, clinical practice should also focus on restoring body tissues after CRC treatment.Trial registration: NTR7099.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Associations of Adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) Lifestyle Recommendations with Quality of Life and Symptoms in Colorectal Cancer Survivors up to 24 Months Post-Treatment

Cancers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
Marlou-Floor Kenkhuis ◽  
Floortje Mols ◽  
Eline H. van Roekel ◽  
José J. L. Breedveld-Peters ◽  
Stéphanie O. Breukink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Research Fund ◽  
American Institute ◽  
The World ◽  
Lifestyle Recommendations ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Post-treatment adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) lifestyle recommendations were associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. In a prospective cohort among CRC survivors (n = 459), repeated home-visits were performed at 6 weeks, 6, 12, and 24 months post-treatment. Dietary intake, body composition, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity were assessed to construct a lifestyle score based on adherence to seven 2018 WCRF/AICR recommendations. Longitudinal associations of the lifestyle score with HRQoL, fatigue, and CIPN were analysed by confounder-adjusted linear mixed models. A higher lifestyle score was associated with better physical functioning and less activity-related fatigue, but not with CIPN. Adjustment for physical activity substantially attenuated observed associations, indicating its importance in the lifestyle score with regards to HRQoL. In contrast, adjustment for body composition and alcohol inflated observed associations, indicating that both recommendations had a counteractive influence within the lifestyle score. Our findings suggest that CRC survivors benefit from an overall adherence to the WCRF/AICR lifestyle recommendations in terms of HRQoL and fatigue, but not CIPN. Specific recommendations have a varying influence on these associations, complicating the interpretation and requiring further study.

scholarly journals Longitudinal associations of light-intensity physical activity with quality of life, functioning and fatigue after colorectal cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 2987-2998 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. H. van Roekel ◽  
J. Duchâteau ◽  
M. J. L. Bours ◽  
L. van Delden ◽  
J. J. L. Breedveld-Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Abstract Purpose Evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that higher levels of light-intensity physical activity (LPA) are associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. However, these associations have not been investigated in longitudinal studies that provide the opportunity to analyse how within-individual changes in LPA affect HRQoL. We investigated longitudinal associations of LPA with HRQoL outcomes in CRC survivors, from 6 weeks to 2 years post-treatment. Methods Data were used of a prospective cohort study among 325 stage I–III CRC survivors (67% men, mean age: 67 years), recruited between 2012 and 2016. Validated questionnaires were used to assess hours/week of LPA (SQUASH) and HRQoL outcomes (EORTC QLQ-C30, Checklist Individual Strength) at 6 weeks, and 6, 12 and 24 months post-treatment. We applied linear mixed regression to analyse longitudinal confounder-adjusted associations of LPA with HRQoL. Results We observed statistically significant longitudinal associations between more LPA and better global quality of life and physical, role and social functioning, and less fatigue over time. Intra-individual analysis showed that within-person increases in LPA (per 8 h/week) were related to improved HRQoL, including better global quality of life (β = 1.67, 95% CI 0.71; 2.63; total range scale: 0–100) and less fatigue (β = − 1.22, 95% CI − 2.37; − 0.07; scale: 20–140). Stratified analyses indicated stronger associations among participants below the median of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at diagnosis. Conclusion Higher levels of LPA were longitudinally associated with better HRQoL and less fatigue in CRC survivors up to two years post-treatment. Further prospective studies using accelerometer data are necessary to inform development of interventions targeting LPA.

scholarly journals Interval Walking Improves Glycemic Control and Body Composition After Cancer Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (9) ◽  
pp. 3701-3712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesper F Christensen ◽  
Anna Sundberg ◽  
Jens Osterkamp ◽  
Sarah Thorsen-Streit ◽  
Anette B Nielsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Home Based

Abstract Context Patients with colorectal cancer have increased risk of metabolic diseases including diabetes. Exercise training may counteract metabolic dysregulation, but the impact of exercise training on glycemic control, including postprandial glycemia, has never been explored in patients with colorectal cancer. Objective To examine the effects of home-based interval walking on aerobic and metabolic fitness and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Clinical research center. Participants Thirty-nine sedentary (<150 minutes moderate-intensity exercise per week) patients with stage I to III colorectal cancer who had completed primary treatment. Intervention Home-based interval walking 150 min/wk or usual care for 12 weeks. Main Outcome Measures Changes from baseline to week 12 in maximum oxygen uptake (VO2peak) by cardiopulmonary exercise test, glycemic control by oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), body composition by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, blood biochemistry, and quality of life. Results Compared with control, interval walking had no effect on VO2peak [mean between-group difference: −0.32 mL O2 · kg−1 · min−1 (−2.09 to 1.45); P = 0.721] but significantly improved postprandial glycemic control with lower glucose OGTT area under the curve [−126 mM · min (−219 to −33); P = 0.009], 2-hour glucose concentration [−1.1 mM (−2.2 to 0.0); P = 0.056], and improved Matsuda index [1.94 (0.34; 3.54); P = 0.01]. Also, interval walking counteracted an increase in fat mass in the control group [−1.47 kg (−2.74 to −0.19); P = 0.025]. Conclusion A home-based interval-walking program led to substantial improvements in postprandial glycemic control and counteracted fat gain in posttreatment patients with colorectal cancer, possibly providing an effective strategy for prevention of secondary metabolic diseases.

scholarly journals The Role of CT-Quantified Body Composition on Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients: The Colocare Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1247
Author(s):  
Biljana Gigic ◽  
Johanna Nattenmüller ◽  
Martin Schneider ◽  
Yakup Kulu ◽  
Karen L. Syrjala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI), measured at colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis has been associated with postoperative complications and survival outcomes. However, BMI does not allow for a differentiation between fat and muscle mass. Computed tomography (CT)-defined body composition more accurately reflects different types of tissue and their associations with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during the first year of disease, but this has not been investigated yet. We studied the role of visceral and subcutaneous fat area (VFA and SFA) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) on longitudinally assessed HRQoL in CRC patients. Methods: A total of 138 newly diagnosed CRC patients underwent CT scans at diagnosis and completed questionnaires prior to and six and twelve months post-surgery. We investigated the associations of VFA, SFA, and SMM with HRQoL at multiple time points. Results: A higher VFA was associated with increased pain six and twelve months post-surgery (β = 0.06, p = 0.04 and β = 0.07, p = 0.01) and with worse social functioning six months post-surgery (β = −0.08, p = 0.01). Higher SMM was associated with increased pain twelve months post-surgery (β = 1.03, p < 0.01). Conclusions: CT-quantified body composition is associated with HRQoL scales post-surgery. Intervention strategies targeting a reduction in VFA and maintaining SMM might improve HRQoL in CRC patients during the first year post-surgery.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Associations of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity with Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlou-Floor Kenkhuis ◽  
Eline H. van Roekel ◽  
José J.L. Breedveld-Peters ◽  
Stéphanie O. Breukink ◽  
Maryska L.G. Janssen-Heijnen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

scholarly journals Body Composition and Biochemical Parameters of Nutritional Status: Correlation with Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Colorectal Cancer

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2110
Author(s):  
Luz-Ma-Adriana Balderas-Peña ◽  
Faviola González-Barba ◽  
Brenda-Eugenia Martínez-Herrera ◽  
Ulises-Rodrigo Palomares-Chacón ◽  
Oscar Durán-Anguiano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Up to 60% of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients develop malnutrition, affecting treatment effectiveness, increasing toxicity, postoperative complications, hospital stay, and worsening health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 48 women and 65 men with CRC. We correlated scores of the scales from the questionnaires EORTC (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer) Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ)-C30 and Colorectal Cancer module Colorectal 29 (QLQ-CR29) with patients’ body composition and clinical and biochemical indicators of nutritional status. Results: Scores on quality of life were negatively associated with the lymphocyte count (rP = −0.386) and the fat trunk percentage (rP = −0.349) in the women’s group. Scores on the physical and role functioning were inversely associated with the adiposity percentage (rP = −0.486 and rP = −0.411, respectively). In men, total skeletal muscle mass (SMM) was positively associated with emotional functioning (rP = 0.450); the trunk SMM was negatively related to fatigue (rP = −0.586), nausea and vomiting (rP = −0.469), pain (rP = −0.506), and financial difficulties (rP = −0.475); additionally, serum albumin was positively related to physical, emotional, and social functioning scales (rPs = 0.395, 0.453, and 0.363, respectively) and negatively to fatigue (rP = −0.362), nausea and vomiting (rP = −0.387), and appetite loss (rP = −0.347). Among the men, the reduced SMM and biochemical, nutritional parameters were related to low scores on the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 functioning scales. In conclusion, in patients with CRC, malnourishment could have a profound effect on the patients’ functionality and QoL (quality of life).

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