On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Dr. Eric Winer interviewed Melinda Irwin, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean of Research and Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases). Dr. Irwin is a prominent leader in the field of cancer prevention and survivorship research. Her research over the past 20 years has focused on randomized trials of exercise and weight loss on biological markers, treatment side effects and quality of life in people with diagnosed with cancer.
On this episode of Yale Cancer Answers, Dr. Irwin discusses ways to stay active and eat well for cancer prevention and survivorship. “Scheduling a daily walk and inviting a family member or friend to join to make it more difficult to cancel, can be an important approach to increase physical activity. And remember, something is better than nothing. Even a short 15 minute walk is associated with health benefits.”