2022
Impact of a randomized weight loss trial on breast tissue markers in breast cancer survivors
Dieli-Conwright CM, Harrigan M, Cartmel B, Chagpar A, Bai Y, Li FY, Rimm DL, Pusztai L, Lu L, Sanft T, Irwin ML. Impact of a randomized weight loss trial on breast tissue markers in breast cancer survivors. Npj Breast Cancer 2022, 8: 29. PMID: 35256599, PMCID: PMC8901848, DOI: 10.1038/s41523-022-00396-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsWeight loss interventionBreast tissue biopsiesUsual careLoss interventionCancer survivorsWeight lossBreast cancerTissue markersTissue biopsiesLifestyle behavioural interventionUsual care groupSerum insulin levelsWeight loss trialWeight loss groupBreast cancer treatmentBreast tissue markersInsulin receptor levelsInflammatory markersAdiponectin levelsSerum leptinCare groupInsulin levelsSerum biomarkersBlood draw
2020
Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes
Xiao C, Beitler JJ, Higgins KA, Chico CE, Withycombe JS, Zhu Y, Zhao H, Lin IH, Li F, Jeon S, Irwin M, Bruner DW, Miller AH, Gary R. Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes. Brain Behavior And Immunity 2020, 88: 184-192. PMID: 32330594, PMCID: PMC7415514, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise groupInflammatory markersChair standNeck cancerBiceps curlSoluble TNF receptor IIMultidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20Tumor necrosis factor αPilot studyResistance exercise interventionTNF receptor IIPlasma interleukin-6Anti-inflammatory effectsC-reactive proteinPhysical function measuresIL1 receptor antagonistHand grip strengthNecrosis factor αIntensity-modulated radiotherapyStandard careExercise interventionWalk distanceRadiotherapy regimenHNC patientsMean age