Correlates dietary and lifestyle patterns with survival in patients with gastrointestinal cancers

Principal Investigator

Name
Christina Grinstead

Degrees
BS, BSN

Institution
University of Florida

Position Title
Student

Email
cmg728@ufl.edu

About this CDAS Project

Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)

Project ID
PLCO-1047

Initial CDAS Request Approval
Sep 9, 2022

Title
Correlates dietary and lifestyle patterns with survival in patients with gastrointestinal cancers

Summary
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers significantly impact global health, accounting for over one-quarter of cancer incidence and almost one-third of all cancer-related deaths worldwide. Recent research has shown that various modifiable risk factors, such as dietary and lifestyle patterns, contribute to the development and progression of GI cancers, including pancreatic and colorectal, among others. Nutritional intake (e.g., macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary supplements) and lifestyle choices (e.g., exercise habits, smoking, alcohol consumption) influence the risk of developing these cancers, prognosis, and survival after a cancer diagnosis. Therefore, examination of the dietary and lifestyle patterns of those diagnosed with GI cancers and their associations with survival is warranted.

Aims

• To characterize nutritional intake and lifestyle patterns among those diagnosed with GI cancers including colorectal, pancreatic, upper GI, liver, and biliary cancers
• To compare nutritional intake and lifestyle patterns among GI cancer subtypes to identify potential significant differences
• To examine associations between survival and selective factors, such as lifestyle, diet, nutrition, and intake of specific vitamins and dietary supplements in GI cancers

Collaborators

Dr. Saunjoo Yoon, University of Florida