Prostate cancer and diet - a randomized controlled trial on the effect of a dietary intervention on the quality of life of men and serum nutrient levels in their blood.

Being diagnosed with prostate cancer impacts patients quality of life. Besides choosing a treatment strategy that suits patients' values and preferences, they may look for subsequent strategies to cope with their disease. Dietary changes may serve as a coping strategy as it can give them the feeling of 'doing something' to help or manage their uncertainty and regaining some control over their disease and their future survivorship.

3 months (with three gatherings)

A randomized controlled trial including three groups of low-risk prostate cancer patients currently on active surveillance: (1) a control group, (II) a prostate cancer diet-group, (III) a VERS+-group. The two interventions groups (group II and III) will receive a prostate cancer diet and recipies to cook 4 dinner meals per week for a period of 3 months. Furthermore, both groups will receive some coaching on the impact of healthy eating, and how to change and maintain a healthier lifestyle. In addition, the VERS+-group will receive the fruit and vegetables for cooking the meals through a food box. The control group will be informed about healthy eating as described in the guideline from 'het Voedingscentrum - de Schijf van Vijf'.