Diet, weight management, physical activity and Ovarian & Breast Cancer Risk in women with BRCA1/2 pathogenic Germline gene variants: Systematic review

Adriana M. Coletta, Susan K. Peterson, Leticia A. Gatus, Kate J. Krause, Susan M. Schembre, Susan C. Gilchrist, Banu Arun, Y. Nancy You, Miguel A. Rodriguez-Bigas, Larkin L. Strong, Karen H. Lu, Karen Basen-Engquist

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Abstract

Introduction: Women with pathogenic germline gene variants in BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 are at increased risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer. While surgical and pharmacological approaches are effective for risk-reduction, it is unknown whether lifestyle approaches such as healthful dietary habits, weight management, and physical activity may also contribute to risk-reduction. We conducted a systematic review of evidence related to dietary habits, weight status/change, and physical activity on ovarian and breast cancer risk among women with BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants. Methods: We searched Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PubMed, and clinicaltrials.gov up to October 3, 2019. We identified 2775 records and included 21. Results: There is limited evidence related to these factors and ovarian cancer risk. For breast cancer risk, evidence suggests higher diet quality, adulthood weight-loss of ≥10 pounds, and activity during adolescence and young-adulthood may be linked with decreased risk. Higher meat intake and higher daily energy intake may be linked with increased risk. Conclusions: There is not enough evidence to suggest tailored recommendations for dietary habits or weight management among women with BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants compared to the general population for ovarian and breast cancer risk-reduction, and physical activity recommendations should remain the same.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number137
JournalHereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 7 2020

Keywords

  • BRCA
  • Breast Cancer
  • Diet
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Physical activity
  • Weight

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Genetics(clinical)

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