Alteração do perfil nutricional em mulheres com câncer de mama submetidas ao tratamento quimioterápico: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most frequently and common malignant tumor among women. In patients with breast cancer, chemotherapy treatment has been associated with changes in dietary behavior and nutritional status. Objective: The objective of this study was to review the scientific production related to the chemotherapeutic treatment of women with breast cancer, focusing on changes in the nutritional profile. Methodology: This is a systematic review of scientific articles published between 2008 and 2018 available in the Pubmed and Lilacs databases, in Portuguese and English. Inclusion criteria were: women (> 18 years) with breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy, original population-based studies, randomized clinical trials, and observational investigations. Results: 459 items were found in the initial search. After reading titles, articles and eligibility applications, 8 articles were selected. Discussion: Studies have revealed a tendency for women to gain weight during chemotherapy by changing Body Mass Index, weight, and waist and hip circumferences. Despite this, there were several changes in food consumption during the chemotherapy cycle, with a decrease in the average consumption of calories, macronutrients and micronutrients. Conclusions: There is a consensus among the authors that changes in the anthropometric, gustatory and dietary profile occur. However, it is necessary to carry out new studies to elucidate issues not yet found in the literature regarding these modifications.