Diet Education Program for Stage I-IV Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Diet Education Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors in the Safety Net Setting: A Pilot Feasibility Study

This pilot trial evaluates the feasibility of a group diet education program for stage I-IV colorectal cancer survivors. Providing a nutrition education program for colon and rectal cancer survivors may help them have better access to the tools necessary to make healthy food decisions that can impact their cancer outcomes.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To describe the feasibility and acceptability of a group diet education intervention for colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH).

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To describe perceived barriers to healthy diet among CRC survivors at ZSFGH.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To evaluate for differences in feasibility and acceptability of a group diet education program, based on sociodemographic factors such as education, food insecurity, employment, and race.

II. To explore changes in health-related behaviors pre and post intervention using a validated lifestyle score.

OUTLINE:

Patients attend group diet education sessions over 1.5-2 hours every 2 weeks (weeks 1, 3, and 5).

After completion of study, patients are followed up at 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Able to speak and read English or Spanish
• Diagnosed with stage 1- 4 colorectal cancer within 5 years prior to study enrollment and treated with curative intent
• Receiving survivorship follow up care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH)
• Able to provide written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently receiving chemotherapy, biologic therapy, radiation, or immunotherapy for colorectal cancer