2022
Transdisciplinary research in energetics and cancer (TREC) training program for early career investigators.
Irwin M, Lowry D, Neuhouser M, Henry C, Sears D, Schmitz K, Nebeling L, Ligibel J. Transdisciplinary research in energetics and cancer (TREC) training program for early career investigators. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: 11031-11031. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.11031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer incidencePrevalence of obesityCancer researchLower cancer incidenceEarly career investigatorsCancer control continuumTraining programEvidence-based approachPeer-reviewed journalsCancer survivorsPhysical inactivityRisk factorsClinical carePoor dietMortality rateNCI supportPatient careSenior authorOne weekControl continuumCancerPrevalenceIncidencePrincipal investigatorTraining sessionsCardiometabolic risk factors, physical activity, and postmenopausal breast cancer mortality: results from the Women’s Health Initiative
Dieli-Conwright CM, Nelson RA, Simon MS, Irwin ML, Neuhouser ML, Reding KW, Crane TE, Manson JE, Nassir R, Shadyab AH, LaMonte M, Qi L, Thomson CA, Kroenke CH, Pan K, Chlebowski RT, Mortimer J. Cardiometabolic risk factors, physical activity, and postmenopausal breast cancer mortality: results from the Women’s Health Initiative. BMC Women's Health 2022, 22: 32. PMID: 35120497, PMCID: PMC8817588, DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01614-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer-specific mortalityCancer-specific mortalityWomen's Health Initiative participantsEarly-stage breast cancerCardiometabolic risk factorsBreast cancer mortalityPhysical activity levelsRisk factor numberPhysical activityBreast cancerRisk factorsCancer mortalityHigher breast cancer-specific mortalityLower breast cancer-specific mortalityInitiative participantsHealth initiativesNational Death Index queryProportional hazards regression modelsHigher physical activity levelsCancer diagnosisMetabolic syndrome componentsBaseline physical activityHigh waist circumferenceMedical record reviewCause mortality riskOral Cyanobacteria and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hernandez BY, Zhu X, Risch HA, Lu L, Ma X, Irwin ML, Lim JK, Taddei TH, Pawlish KS, Stroup AM, Brown R, Wang Z, Wong LL, Yu H. Oral Cyanobacteria and Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2022, 31: 221-229. PMID: 34697061, PMCID: PMC8755591, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0804.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusHepatocellular carcinomaRisk factorsLiver diseaseHCC casesOral microbiomeU.S. case-control studyIndependent risk factorChronic liver diseaseFatty liver diseaseHCC risk factorsGut microbial alterationsType 2 diabetesCase-control studyLiver cancer developmentNSAID useAspirin useC virusB virusHCC riskNegative historyOral samplesSignificant associationCancer development
2021
Genetic susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma in chromosome 22q13.31, findings of a genome‐wide association study
Wang Z, Budhu AS, Shen Y, Wong LL, Hernandez BY, Tiirikainen M, Ma X, Irwin ML, Lu L, Zhao H, Lim JK, Taddei T, Mishra L, Pawlish K, Stroup A, Brown R, Nguyen MH, Koshiol J, Hernandez MO, Forgues M, Yang H, Lee M, Huang Y, Iwasaki M, Goto A, Suzuki S, Matsuda K, Tanikawa C, Kamatani Y, Mann D, Guarnera M, Shetty K, Thomas CE, Yuan J, Khor CC, Koh W, Risch H, Wang XW, Yu H. Genetic susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma in chromosome 22q13.31, findings of a genome‐wide association study. JGH Open 2021, 5: 1363-1372. PMID: 34950780, PMCID: PMC8674550, DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseCase-control studyHepatocellular carcinomaSingle nucleotide polymorphismsChronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infectionHepatitis C virus infectionGenetic susceptibilityC virus infectionLong-term alcohol useFatty liver diseaseUS case-control studyBody mass indexMajor risk factorGenome-wide association studiesHCV infectionCohort studyLiver diseaseCigarette smokingMass indexRisk factorsHCC casesVirus infectionGene-environment interactionsUS populationDisease riskAssociation 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 ResearchConceptsProgression-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
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Screening for and Awareness of High Cholesterol Among Pregnant Women Receiving Prenatal Care
Mszar R, Gopal DJ, Chowdary R, Smith CL, Dolin CD, Irwin ML, Soffer D, Nemiroff R, Lewey J. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Screening for and Awareness of High Cholesterol Among Pregnant Women Receiving Prenatal Care. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2020, 10: e017415. PMID: 33345544, PMCID: PMC7955491, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.017415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factorsCardiovascular disease risk factorsNon-Hispanic black womenNon-Hispanic white womenDisease risk factorsPregnant womenObstetrician/gynecologistsPrenatal careLipid screeningRisk factorsHigh cholesterolYoung womenBackground Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseTraditional cardiovascular risk factorsWhite womenCardiovascular risk factorsPreventive care servicesRacial/Ethnic DisparitiesAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseRisk factor awarenessPrimary care physiciansEthnic disparities persistPennsylvania Health SystemBlack womenMaternal dyslipidemiaEnergetics
Ferrucci L, Irwin M. Energetics. 2020, 303-320. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42011-6_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight loss interventionCancer riskLoss interventionCancer outcomesRisk factorsReduced cancer riskIndependent risk factorEnergy balance interventionsDifferent cancer sitesDiet interventionPhysical inactivityDifferent cancer typesSurrogate markerCancer sitesBalance interventionsPhysical activityNew therapiesPoor dietObesityVaried age groupsAge groupsCancer typesCancer developmentMortalityWeight lossRisk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the northeast of the United States: results of a case–control study
Shen Y, Risch H, Lu L, Ma X, Irwin ML, Lim JK, Taddei T, Pawlish K, Stroup A, Brown R, Wang Z, Jia W, Wong L, Mayne ST, Yu H. Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the northeast of the United States: results of a case–control study. Cancer Causes & Control 2020, 31: 321-332. PMID: 32060838, PMCID: PMC7136513, DOI: 10.1007/s10552-020-01277-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of HCCCase-control studyHepatocellular carcinomaRisk factorsHCV infectionHCC riskOdds ratioHepatitis C virus antibodyUnconditional logistic regression modelsElevated HCC riskRapid case ascertainmentC virus antibodyHeavy alcohol intakeConfidence intervalsFamily cancer historyImportant risk factorRandom digit dialingLow socioeconomic statusUnhealthy lifestyle choicesLower household incomeLogistic regression modelsNSAID useAlcohol intakeCigarette smokingHigher BMI
2013
The impact of survivorship care plans on knowledge among breast cancer survivors.
Bulloch K, Irwin M, Chagpar A, Horowitz N, Killelea B, Pusztai L, Abu-Khalaf M, DiGiovanna M, Chung G, Hofstatter E, Levy A, Sanft T. The impact of survivorship care plans on knowledge among breast cancer survivors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 124-124. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.26_suppl.124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurvivorship care plansPotential side effectsSurveillance recommendationsSide effectsPatient knowledgeCancer survivorsCare plansLong-term side effectsCancer treatmentTreatment progressMedian patient ageBreast cancer survivorsCompletion of treatmentKnowledge of treatmentElectronic medical recordsOnly significant improvementPatient ageProspective studyTreatment detailsTumor stageCancer stageMedical recordsRisk factorsMedicine recommendationsStage III