Nutrition Awareness Among Women With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This study explores perspectives of women with non-metastatic breast cancer regarding their willingness and ability to make dietary changes pertaining to foods/food products that may pose a risk to their cancer prognosis and survival. This is a single-group study conducted entirely online. All study activities, including consent, educational brochure and surveys, will be completed remotely. Participants will receive email invitations to complete questionnaires in REDCap. Questionnaire 1 will collect sociodemographic information (no PHI) and a brief dietary recall. Questionnaire 2 will assess identification of ultra-processed foods. Before Questionnaire 3, participants will review a two-page educational flyer explaining the link between diet, obesity, and cancer, with information on unhealthy calories and food processing. Questionnaire 3 will assess participants' willingness and ability to eat healthier foods and reduce unhealthy foods. At study completion, participants will receive a thank-you message and a brief satisfaction survey.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 -Female * Diagnosis of non-metastatic breast cancer * Completion of primary treatment for breast cancer * No recurrence or metastasis; or no other cancer other than basal or squamous cell * Willingness to provide a private email address for all study activities * Ability to read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to comply with one or more of the inclusion criteria
Interventions
- BehavioralEducational Brochure
The two-page educational brochure is emailed to participants after Questionnaire 2 and before they begin Questionnaire 3.
Location
- UNC Cancer HospitalChapel Hill, North Carolina