CA Cancer J Clin October 2012 PMID 22539238

Nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors.

Cheryl L Rock, Colleen Doyle, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Jeffrey Meyerhardt, Kerry S Courneya, Anna L Schwartz, Elisa V Bandera, Kathryn K Hamilton, Barbara Grant, Marji McCullough, Tim Byers, Ted Gansler

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112
Peak: 11 in Mar 2022
across 5 sources since Apr 2012

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Total likes

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the relevance of the guidelines for survivor health, with posts emphasizing their potential to improve survival rates, using phrases like 'important update' and 'help survivors reduce risk.' The tone and references to broader health benefits illustrate a strong collective recognition of the guidelines' significance and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the importance and benefits of following the new guidelines for cancer survivors' nutrition and physical activity.

InterestHigh interest

The shared focus on improving survival and quality of life through diet and exercise indicates high engagement and interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific guidelines, studies, and healthcare professionals, showing thoughtful participation.

ImpactHigh impact

The recognition of these guidelines as a significant development in cancer care suggests they could have a substantial influence on patient outcomes and clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The American Cancer Society convened experts to review scientific evidence and provide guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors, aiming to help them improve treatment outcomes, quality of life, and survival.
  • The report mainly focuses on guidelines for survivors who are disease-free or have stable disease after treatment, addressing issues like body weight, food choices, safety, and supplements, while also touching on care during active treatment and advanced cancer.
  • It aims to give healthcare providers the best information to support cancer survivors and their families in making informed decisions about diet and exercise, considering various cancer types and common questions.

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American Cancer Society
@AmericanCancer · X

For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are linked to worse outcomes. Find updated nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors here: https://t.co/9Zqf0lAx1y https://t.co/bW8Bgo5PwJ

Mar 16, 2022 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 1,048,761 followers View post →
Elmer Huerta
@drhuerta · X

@VitalRpp Pueden leer el informe completo aquí https://t.co/cimNsGDErS https://t.co/VhI8vNetdZ

Feb 5, 2019 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 167,606 followers View post →
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
@CACancerJournal · X

We're continuing the countdown of our top outputs published in 2022 according to @altmetric! Our 3rd top-scoring output is the 2022 @AmericanCancer nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors by Cheryl Rock et al. https://t.co/4eWE8xkBKS https://t.co/b4tIrj0Hkj

Jan 10, 2023 · 7 likes · 7 shares · 10,365 followers View post →
Erika Rees-Punia
@ErikaReesPunia · X

ACS's new #nutrition and #physicalactivity guidelines for #cancersurvivors are out today! Honored to be a part of this dream team of co-authors. https://t.co/hC7juxMLEO https://t.co/Ocj7AQimyw

Mar 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 161 followers View post →
JAMA Oncology
@JAMAOnc · X

Read the Original Investigation “Association of Survival With Adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors After Colon Cancer Diagnosis.” https://t.co/i8sCsZsUf1

Aug 9, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 49,043 followers View post →
Amy Comander MD, DipABLM
@DrAmyComander · X

"How well do individuals who have completed cancer treatment adhere to the American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors?" @UrviShahMD summarizes the study below. #LifestyleMedicine plays a key role in oncology care; a call to action! https://t.co/O86PEkO7op

Apr 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 2,626 followers View post →

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#CRCTrialsChat
@CrcTrialsChat · X

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Manju George MVSc PhD Rectal Cancer Survivor
@manjuggm · X

RT @JAMAOnc: Read the Original Investigation “Association of Survival With Adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical…

Aug 9, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
JAMA Oncology
@JAMAOnc · X

Read the Original Investigation “Association of Survival With Adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors After Colon Cancer Diagnosis.” https://t.co/i8sCsZsUf1

Aug 9, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 49,043 followers View post →
Victor Ndyabagye
@VictorNdyabagye · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Aug 30, 2024 · 11 shares · 607 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

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Aug 1, 2024 · 912 followers View post →
SpeakSooner
@Speak_Sooner · X

"How well do individuals who have completed cancer treatment adhere to the American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors?" Read more... https://t.co/spJOWCZB15

Jul 7, 2024 · 51 followers View post →
Amy Comander MD, DipABLM
@DrAmyComander · X

"How well do individuals who have completed cancer treatment adhere to the American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors?" @UrviShahMD summarizes the study below. #LifestyleMedicine plays a key role in oncology care; a call to action! https://t.co/O86PEkO7op

Apr 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 2,626 followers View post →
Larissa Nekhlyudov
@DrN_CancerPCP · X

RT @CAonline: We're continuing the countdown of our top outputs published in 2022 according to @altmetric! Our 3rd top-scoring output is th…

Mar 16, 2023 · 7 shares · 2,612 followers View post →
Gastro VA
@Gastro_VA · X

Surviving cancer is a major feat, and staying healthy is one of the biggest concerns for survivors. https://t.co/LtUodfSrO0

Mar 16, 2023 · 508 followers View post →
@psych.onc.marcus
@OncPsycho · X

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Kathy Goss
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Jennifer Chwalik Nagy
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Germaine Tan
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CardioOncology Poland
@oncology_cardio · X

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Erika Rees-Punia
@ErikaReesPunia · X

RT @CAonline: We're continuing the countdown of our top outputs published in 2022 according to @altmetric! Our 3rd top-scoring output is th…

Jan 10, 2023 · 7 shares · 161 followers View post →
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
@CACancerJournal · X

We're continuing the countdown of our top outputs published in 2022 according to @altmetric! Our 3rd top-scoring output is the 2022 @AmericanCancer nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors by Cheryl Rock et al. https://t.co/4eWE8xkBKS https://t.co/b4tIrj0Hkj

Jan 10, 2023 · 7 likes · 7 shares · 10,365 followers View post →
Pink Ribbon Driven
@PinkRibbonDrive · X

More than 3.8 million women have a history of #breastcancer in the US, & the number of survivors continues to #grow! Survivors want to know how to improve their chances of surviving #breastcancer & keep it from returning. @AmericanCancer is here to help!▶️https://t.co/qqqAyzp0Sg https://t.co/xVMPCNxxFG

Dec 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 173 followers View post →
Pink Ribbon Driven
@PinkRibbonDrive · X

To live your best life after #cancer, you have to eat well & be physically active. Here are the updated ACS guidelines for diet and physical activity to help #cancersurvivors reduce their risk of #cancer return and dying from #cancer. Read More. ▶️ https://t.co/NHKyPlQeAE https://t.co/7sCsMyOxcR

Nov 16, 2022 · 173 followers View post →
Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
@SecondOpinionTV · X

Updated @AmericanCancer guidelines for diet and physical activity aim to help cancer survivors reduce their risk for the cancer's return and for dying from cancer. #breastcancerawarness #breastcancer https://t.co/2sOBVqKV8v

Oct 13, 2022 · 1 like · 1,403 followers View post →
Janet Maker, Ph.D.
@TWGBreastCancer · X

For Your Best Life After Cancer—Eat Well & Be Physically Active https://t.co/MOc8ljpXWo

Jun 17, 2022 · 570 followers View post →
William Douglas
@TallWill78 · X

RT @UrologyNevada: Are you or a loved one a #cancer survivor? The American Cancer Society recently updated their #nutrition & physical acti…

May 31, 2022 · 1 share · 19 followers View post →
UrologyNevada
@UrologyNevada · X

Are you or a loved one a #cancer survivor? The American Cancer Society recently updated their #nutrition & physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors. Learn more here: https://t.co/mYCWdoXtUr

May 31, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 82 followers View post →
Naomi Shah
@naomicshah · X

Are you or a loved one a #cancer survivor? The American Cancer Society recently updated their #nutrition & physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors. Learn more here: https://t.co/mYCWdoXtUr

May 31, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 63 followers View post →
Dattoli Cancer Center
@Dattoli_Cancer · X

For your best life after cancer: eat well and be physically active. Learn more here: https://t.co/6k6jqjYc4d #DattoliCancerCenter #ProstateCancer #BreastCancer #CancerTreatment #DedicatedToLife #Sarasota #Florida #CancerTreatmentCenter https://t.co/uGHevY22BP

May 25, 2022 · 66 followers View post →
JZ Cancer Fund
@JZCancerFund · X

The American Cancer Society has published new guidelines on Nutrition & Activity for Cancer Survivors. Read more about it here: https://t.co/4Opo5DvXq0

Apr 13, 2022 · 28 followers View post →
Michele Money-Carson
@MMoneyCarson · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 439 followers View post →
Aditi Hazra, PhD, MPH
@aditihazra · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 17, 2022 · 11 shares · 328 followers View post →
Paula Green
@PSharGreen · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 262 followers View post →
Theresa Freeman
@EdoWrites · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 970 followers View post →
Tammy Ahles
@AhlesTammy · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 25 followers View post →
Will Smith
@Itsyourfuture · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 268 followers View post →
Erika Rees-Punia
@ErikaReesPunia · X

ACS's new #nutrition and #physicalactivity guidelines for #cancersurvivors are out today! Honored to be a part of this dream team of co-authors. https://t.co/hC7juxMLEO https://t.co/Ocj7AQimyw

Mar 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 161 followers View post →
ACS ABOA Chicago
@aboa_chicago · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,516 followers View post →
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
@CACancerJournal · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

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@sanjigonzalez1 · X

RT @AmericanCancer: For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are…

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 shares · 116 followers View post →
American Cancer Society
@AmericanCancer · X

For some common cancer types, physical activity and healthy eating can improve survival, while obesity and alcohol are linked to worse outcomes. Find updated nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors here: https://t.co/9Zqf0lAx1y https://t.co/bW8Bgo5PwJ

Mar 16, 2022 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 1,048,761 followers View post →
Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer Cancer Center
@WCM_MeyerCancer · X

Read more about the best clinical practices related to nutrition and physical activity after the diagnosis of cancer: https://t.co/sPnnvGwLQU

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 2,978 followers View post →
Larissa Nekhlyudov
@DrN_CancerPCP · X

@DrLaurieG @chadinabhan American College Sport Medicine https://t.co/t1SLz3ArhM American Cancer Society https://t.co/ondQAvlPuN Both being updated. @NicoleStoutPT @exercise_cancer @CanRehab

Jul 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,612 followers View post →
Prácticum 2
@PracticasFisio · X

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Feb 13, 2019 · 476 followers View post →
Mari
@maridelapiedra · X

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Elmer Huerta
@drhuerta · X

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Feb 5, 2019 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 167,606 followers View post →