Relationship of psychiatric diagnosis and weight loss maintenance in obese breast cancer survivors.

Objective: Obese breast cancer survivors are a unique population for weight loss counseling because both obesity and a diagnosis of breast cancer can increase the risk of depression. In this pilot study, weight loss maintenance was examined in obese breast cancer survivors with relationship to psychiatric diagnosis.

Research Methods And Procedures: Forty-eight subjects were enrolled.

Combining weight-loss counseling with the weight watchers plan for obese breast cancer survivors.

Objective: The objective was to develop effective weight-loss methods for women who have had breast cancer, because obesity may result in an adverse prognosis.

Research Methods And Procedures: This randomized pilot study tested an individualized approach toward weight loss in obese women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer. An individualized approach was applied either alone or combined with the commercial Weight Watchers program.