Journal article
Mental health consequences of weight cycling in the first-year post-treatment for breast cancer
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Weight cycling is linked with advanced breast cancer diagnosis, increased risk of cancer reoccurrence and cancer-related mortality. While women treated for breast cancer report challenges with navigating their post-treatment body shape and weight, the effects of weight cycling on body image and mental health have not been elucidated. This study examined associations between weight changes and weight cycling on psychological health …
Authors
Pila E; Sabiston CM; Castonguay AL; Arbour-Nicitopoulos K; Taylor VH
Journal
Psychology & Health, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 995–1013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
August 3, 2018
DOI
10.1080/08870446.2018.1453510
ISSN
0887-0446