Weight Management Aimed to Reduce Risk and Improve Outcomes From Radical Prostatectomy

Weight Management Aimed to Reduce Risk and Improve Outcomes From Radical Prostatectomy

The purpose of this study is to test how a weight management program affects substances in the blood called biomarkers that can show the presence or severity of cancer, compared to a standardized diet and exercise educational flyer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men newly diagnosed with PCa who are scheduled for radical prostatectomy (RP) (T1 or T2)
• Body Mass Index (BMI) 25-45 kg/m2
• Has internet access

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors prior 3 months
• History of radiation therapy for cancer treatment
• Taking active cancer treatment
• Undergoing salvage therapy
• Castration-resistant PCa
• Evidence of metastasis
• Evidence of biochemical recurrence
• High risk medical condition (e.g. kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.)