2021
Epigenetic age acceleration, fatigue, and inflammation in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer: A longitudinal study
Xiao C, Beitler JJ, Peng G, Levine ME, Conneely KN, Zhao H, Felger JC, Wommack EC, Chico CE, Jeon S, Higgins KA, Shin DM, Saba NF, Burtness BA, Bruner DW, Miller AH. Epigenetic age acceleration, fatigue, and inflammation in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer: A longitudinal study. Cancer 2021, 127: 3361-3371. PMID: 34027995, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33641.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccelerationEpigenesis, GeneticFatigueHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansInflammationLongitudinal StudiesMaleConceptsC-reactive proteinIL-6 levelsEpigenetic age accelerationNeck cancerInterleukin-6Inflammatory markersHigher epigenetic age accelerationLower C-reactive proteinAge accelerationHigher C-reactive proteinMultidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20Poor functional outcomeBlood DNA methylationMonths postradiotherapyAdvanced diseaseConcurrent chemoradiationMost patientsDistant metastasisFunctional outcomeSevere fatigueTreatment completionRadiation therapyPatientsGreater fatigueInflammationAssociation of Epigenetic Age Acceleration With Risk Factors, Survival, and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Xiao C, Miller AH, Peng G, Levine ME, Conneely KN, Zhao H, Eldridge RC, Wommack EC, Jeon S, Higgins KA, Shin DM, Saba NF, Smith AK, Burtness B, Park HS, Irwin ML, Ferrucci LM, Ulrich B, Qian DC, Beitler JJ, Bruner DW. Association of Epigenetic Age Acceleration With Risk Factors, Survival, and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: 157-167. PMID: 33882281, PMCID: PMC8802868, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBody Mass IndexEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRisk FactorsConceptsProgression-free survivalBody mass indexQuality of lifeHigher epigenetic age accelerationTreatment-related symptomsOverall survivalEpigenetic age accelerationRadiation therapyRisk factorsClinical characteristicsNeck cancerAge accelerationWorse overall survivalHuman papilloma virusFaster biological agingAdverse eventsDistant metastasisLifestyle factorsMass indexCancer outcomesBlood biomarkersPapilloma virusFunctional assessmentHigher HRPatients
2020
The role of the gut microbiome in cancer-related fatigue: pilot study on epigenetic mechanisms
Xiao C, Fedirko V, Beitler J, Bai J, Peng G, Zhou C, Gu J, Zhao H, Lin IH, Chico CE, Jeon S, Knobf TM, Conneely KN, Higgins K, Shin DM, Saba N, Miller A, Bruner D. The role of the gut microbiome in cancer-related fatigue: pilot study on epigenetic mechanisms. Supportive Care In Cancer 2020, 29: 3173-3182. PMID: 33078326, PMCID: PMC8055716, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05820-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEpigenesis, GeneticFatigueFemaleGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPilot ProjectsConceptsCancer-related fatigueGut microbiomePilot studyHigh-fatigue groupLow-fatigue groupsGut-brain axisMultidimensional Fatigue InventoryGut microbiota patternBrain healthCancer patientsFatigue InventoryNeck cancerPurposeRecent evidenceStool samplesImmune responseMicrobiota patternsGut microbiotaInflammationOne monthBrain functionPatientsConclusionsOur resultsFatty acid synthesisEPIC BeadChipDNA methylation changesPilot 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsEpigenesis, GeneticFatigueHand StrengthHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeResistance TrainingConceptsExercise 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