2023
Randomized Trial Evaluating a Self-Guided Lifestyle Intervention Delivered via Evidence-Based Materials versus a Waitlist Group on Changes in Body Weight, Diet Quality, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors
Puklin L, Harrigan M, Cartmel B, Sanft T, Gottlieb L, Zhou B, Ferrucci L, Li F, Spiegelman D, Sharifi M, Irwin M. Randomized Trial Evaluating a Self-Guided Lifestyle Intervention Delivered via Evidence-Based Materials versus a Waitlist Group on Changes in Body Weight, Diet Quality, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors. Cancers 2023, 15: 4719. PMID: 37835412, PMCID: PMC10571774, DOI: 10.3390/cancers15194719.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsLifestyle interventionPhysical activityQuality of lifeBody weightWaitlist groupDiet qualitySelf-reported body weightWeight lossFavorable weight changeHealthy weight lossBody mass indexHealthy body weightGreater weight lossEvidence-based materialsDiverse healthcare settingsIntervention armMass indexClinical practicePositive behavior changeHealthcare settingsSurvivorsWeight changeInterventionA qualitative study identifying challenges resulting from complex evidence on lifestyle factors and cancer: perspectives from Black and Latina cancer survivors and healthcare providers
Pichardo M, Irwin M, Sanft T, Ferrucci L, Ginader A, Nguyen T, Esserman D, Cartmel B, Molina Y. A qualitative study identifying challenges resulting from complex evidence on lifestyle factors and cancer: perspectives from Black and Latina cancer survivors and healthcare providers. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 111. PMID: 36633678, PMCID: PMC9912693, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07539-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsOncology healthcare providersCancer survivorsLifestyle behaviorsHealthcare providersGeneric messagingEvidence-based knowledgeFemale breast cancer survivorsHealthcare provider counselingHealthy lifestyle guidelinesPatient-level barriersHealthy lifestyle behaviorsLifestyle guidelinesProvider counselingLifestyle factorsOncology careCancer outcomesBreast cancerConsistency of evidenceCurrent evidenceAvailable evidenceSurvivorsCancer diagnosisLevel barriersCancer
2022
Exercise adherence in a randomized controlled trial of exercise on quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors
Cao A, Cartmel B, Li F, Gottlieb L, Harrigan M, Ligibel J, Gogoi R, Schwartz P, Irwin M, Ferrucci L. Exercise adherence in a randomized controlled trial of exercise on quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2022, 17: 535-543. PMID: 36550261, PMCID: PMC10038915, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01325-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer survivorsMin/weekCancer survivorsExercise goalsCancer recurrenceCounseling sessionsSession attendanceExercise adherenceHigher baseline activity levelsWeekly exercise durationTrial of exerciseMean exercise timeVigorous-intensity exerciseBaseline activity levelsQuality of lifeMore counseling sessionsExercise interventionExercise durationWeek exerciseLifestyle StudyExercise timeOvarian cancerNumber of sessionsCounseling intensitySurvivorsEffect of exercise on body composition among women with ovarian cancer
Cao A, Cartmel B, Li FY, Gottlieb LT, Harrigan M, Ligibel JA, Gogoi R, Schwartz PE, Irwin ML, Ferrucci LM. Effect of exercise on body composition among women with ovarian cancer. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2022, 17: 1386-1396. PMID: 35377104, PMCID: PMC9530065, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01207-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryOvarian cancer survivorsAerobic exercise interventionEffects of exerciseCancer survivorsOvarian cancerExercise interventionBody compositionSix-month aerobic exercise interventionBone mineral densityBetween-group differencesBody fat percentageLean body massX-ray absorptiometrySecondary outcomesStudy armsAerobic exerciseLifestyle StudyMineral densityHigh riskCancerSurvivorsFat percentageWomenResultsOn averageEffect of Exercise on Sarcopenia among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Cao A, Ferrucci LM, Caan BJ, Irwin ML. Effect of Exercise on Sarcopenia among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Cancers 2022, 14: 786. PMID: 35159052, PMCID: PMC8833677, DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030786.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Dietary Supplement Use and Interactions with Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Survivors Enrolled in Lifestyle Interventions
Harrigan M, McGowan C, Hood A, Ferrucci LM, Nguyen T, Cartmel B, Li FY, Irwin ML, Sanft T. Dietary Supplement Use and Interactions with Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Survivors Enrolled in Lifestyle Interventions. Nutrients 2021, 13: 3730. PMID: 34835986, PMCID: PMC8621720, DOI: 10.3390/nu13113730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsDietary supplement useCancer survivorsAromatase inhibitorsSupplement useDietary supplementsEndocrine therapyLifestyle interventionWorld Cancer Research Fund/American InstituteSelf-reported dietary supplement useNatural Medicines databaseAdjuvant endocrine therapyBreast cancer treatmentAdverse interactionsPotential adverse interactionsPharmacodynamic interactionsClinical efficacyCancer preventionHigh prevalenceGeneral populationPotential interactionsMedicine DatabaseTamoxifenCancer treatmentSurvivors
2016
Randomized Trial Of Exercise On Body Composition In Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors
Thomas G, Cartmel B, Harrigan M, Fiellin M, Capozza S, Zhou Y, Ercolano E, Gross C, Hershman D, Ligibel J, Schmitz K, Li F, Sanft T, Irwin M. Randomized Trial Of Exercise On Body Composition In Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors. Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise 2016, 48: 334. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000486010.57056.60.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Benefits of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise for Cancer Survivors
Irwin M. Benefits of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise for Cancer Survivors. Energy Balance And Cancer 2012, 199-214. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4493-0_12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer outcomesPhysical activityCancer survivorsResistance exerciseSpecific cancer outcomesCancer diagnosisBenefits of exerciseQuality of lifeDiagnosis of cancerFuture exercise interventionsExercise interventionPhysical functioningLower riskSide effectsMore effective strategiesDiagnosisOutcomesExerciseCancerSurvivorsOverall qualitySurgeryRecurrenceEffective strategyActivity
2010
Energy Balance, Cancer Prognosis, and Survivorship
Irwin M. Energy Balance, Cancer Prognosis, and Survivorship. Energy Balance And Cancer 2010, 219-232. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-5515-9_8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Cancer Survival
Irwin ML, Mayne ST. Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Cancer Survival. The Cancer Journal 2008, 14: 435-441. PMID: 19060611, DOI: 10.1097/ppo.0b013e31818daeee.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer survivorsSupplement useCancer survivalAdverse prognostic factorPhysical activity recommendationsNutrient supplement useAmerican Cancer SocietyLifestyle-based approachLong-term survivalImpact of nutritionLifestyle interventionPrognostic factorsRandomized trialsCancer outcomesPhysical inactivityActivity recommendationsCurrent guidelinesNumber of menCancer SocietyPhysical activityWeight gainAvailable evidenceSurvivorsSurvivalObesityPost-diagnosis mammographic density and risk of death in breast cancer survivors: The Health, Eating, Activity, and Lifestyle (HEAL) study
Irwin M, Smith A, Aiello E, Cronin K, McTiernan A, Bernstein L, Baumgartner R, Gilliland F, Ballard-Barbash R. Post-diagnosis mammographic density and risk of death in breast cancer survivors: The Health, Eating, Activity, and Lifestyle (HEAL) study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2008, 26: 22095-22095. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.22095.Peer-Reviewed Original Research