It is important that breast cancer patients know where they can access evidence-based nutrition information because misinformation may lead to confusion for patients regarding dietary requirements, as well as potentially causing harm to health. There are gaps in knowledge about where and when patients seek nutrition information. Our exploratory study used telephone interviews to investigate where patients with breast cancer obtained nutrition information pre and postdiagnosis, and their preferred sources and timing for receiving nutrition information. We interviewed 29 women diagnosed with breast cancer who had attended the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta. The structured interview included 13 closed-ended questions and 1 open-ended question. Interviews revealed that motives for seeking nutrition information changed between pre and postdiagnosis, but the sources did not. The majority of participants did not access a registered dietitian (RD) postdiagnosis but did specify that meeting with a RD would be their preferred source of information. Responses varied for the preferred sources and timing of nutrition information provision. Our study suggests that further research is necessary to know how to best meet the nutrition information needs of patients diagnosed with breast cancer.

Avery Towle

Darian Recoskie

Michelle Mackenzie

Paula Robson

Lindsay Lee

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research

该杂志考虑出版的手稿侧重于直接应用于加拿大医疗保健系统的应用食品和营养研究以及与加拿大饮食实践相关的其他贡献。该杂志不发表市场研究、作者观点或动物研究。手稿可能是英文或法文。

The Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research focuses on applied food and nutrition research directly relevant to the Canadian healthcare system, as well as other contributions related to dietetic practice in Canada. The journal does not publish market research, author opinions, or animal studies. Manuscripts may be submitted in English or French.

《Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research》主要关注与加拿大医疗保健系统直接相关的食品和营养研究，以及其他与加拿大饮食实践相关的贡献。该杂志不接受市场研究、个人观点或动物研究的稿件。手稿可以用英文或法文撰写。

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Breast Cancer Patients’ Preferred Source and Timing of Nutrition Information

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