Adherence
Long-term endometrial cancer survivors frequently use weight loss methods, primarily exercise and dietary restrictions, yet remain largely discontent with their weight, suggesting current self-directed efforts are insufficient for psychological satisfaction.
If you are an endometrial cancer survivor, know that your feelings of weight dissatisfaction are common even if you are actively trying to lose weight. Standard advice like 'eat less and move more' may not be enough to make you feel good about your body. Seek personalized support that addresses your specific barriers and psychological needs, rather than just focusing on the scale.
On average 9 years after surgery, 190/259 (73%) of participants were currently discontent with their weight, and 146 (56%) had used one or more weight loss methods during the past 12 months... Among the weight loss methods used, exercise (40.1%), meal reductions (52.7%), or fat/sugar reductions (48.5%) were much more commonly reported than fasting (2.6%) or designated weight loss programs (2.3%).
Why this rating
Large sample size (n=259) from a randomized trial follow-up, though self-reported data introduces potential bias.
Source
Weight and weight control behaviors during long‐term endometrial cancer survivorship: Results of the Laparoscopic Approach to Cancer of the Endometrium long‐term follow‐up study
Monika Janda et al. · Cancer Medicine · 2021
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