Red meat not tied with risk of recurrence or death in colon cancer
Post-diagnosis intake of unprocessed red meat or processed meat is not associated with the risk of recurrence or death among patients with stage III colon cancer, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open.
The American Cancer Society and American Institute for Cancer Research recommend that cancer survivors limit their intake of red and processed meats. This recommendation is based on consistent associations between red and processed meat intake and cancer risk, particularly the risk of colorectal cancer, but fewer data are available on red and processed meat intake after a cancer diagnosis.
Researchers conducted a study to examine whether intake of unprocessed red meat or processed meat is associated with the risk of cancer recurrence or mortality in patients with colon cancer.
This prospective cohort study used data from participants with stage III colon cancer enrolled in the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB 89803/Alliance) trial between 1999 and 2001. The clinical database for this analysis was frozen on November 9, 2009; the current data analyses were finalized in December 2021. Quartiles of unprocessed red meat and processed meat intake were assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire during and 6 months after chemotherapy. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs for risk of cancer recurrence or death and all-cause mortality.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.