High vitamin D levels at breast cancer diagnosis may be associated with a better prognosis
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/vitamin-d-and-prognosis
Full article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2580715
Vitamin D is most known for its role in maintaining bone health but vitamin D has additional roles in keeping us healthy. In this study, researchers found that breast cancer patients who had the highest amounts of vitamin D in their blood (slightly over the recommended levels) had better health outcomes, including overall survival, than women with lower amounts of vitamin D. This finding adds to the growing evidence for the role of vitamin D in cancer, but it does not change how breast cancer is prevented or treated. (1/10/17)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- Should I have my vitamin D levels monitored?
- If I am vitamin D deficient, what can I do?
- What are measures I can take to reduce my breast cancer risk?
- Should I be taking any other supplements?
- Can you refer me to a nutritionist?
Open Clinical Trials
- clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03596073. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells and has been FDA approved for treating a skin condition called psoriasis. Researchers want to find out how topical calcipotriene ointment affects people who have breast cancer, and what impact that may have on those who are at risk of developing breast cancer in the future.
The following studies focus on nutrition for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
- NCT05056077: Tools To Be Fit: Tools to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors. This study looks at which tools work best for helping cancer survivors improve their diet and exercise.
- NCT05259410: Time-Restricted Eating During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. This study looks at whether intermittent fasting during treatment improves treatment-related outcomes and patient-related outcomes and limits treatment-related weight gain.
- NCT04365569 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Individualized Nutrition and Physical Activity Counseling Program. This pilot study looks at whether a tailored in-person and telephone-based nutrition and exercise counseling program helps breast cancer patients improve weight and fitness and thus improves cancer outcomes.
- NCT03824145: Every Day Counts: A Lifestyle Program for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (EDC). This study examines the diet and activity, body composition, blood and quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients from Milwaukee and Chicago.
- NCT05984888: Pilot Study of a MIND Diet Intervention in Women Undergoing Active Treatment for Breast Cancer. The MIND diet is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and limits the intake of brain-unhealthy foods (i.e., foods high in fat, red meat, and sweets), which may help reduce the negative effects of cancer treatments on memory and thinking. This study investigates whether the MIND diet is protective of cognitive function in women with invasive breast cancer starting systemic therapies.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with or at high risk for cancer.
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