2024
Baseline predictors associated with successful weight loss among breast cancer survivors in the Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition (LEAN) study
Hoobler R, Puklin L, Harrigan M, Cartmel B, Li F, Sanft T, Ferrucci L, Irwin M, Playdon M. Baseline predictors associated with successful weight loss among breast cancer survivors in the Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition (LEAN) study. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2024, 1-9. PMID: 39528779, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-024-01702-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsClinically meaningful weight lossCancer survivorsWeight loss interventionCancer SurvivorsBreast cancer survivorsWeight loss successConclusionBreast cancer survivorsPrevention of weight gainAssociated with lower oddsHistory of weight gainHealthy body weightMultivariate logistic regressionCancer treatmentSuccessful weight lossBreast cancer treatmentIntervention armLower oddsResultsBaseline dataDesign of programsWeight lossLogistic regressionC-statisticWeight gainSurvivorsIntervention
2023
A qualitative study on the role of financial toxicity on adoption of healthy lifestyle behavior after breast cancer among Black and Latina women.
Nsubayi C, Pichardo M, Ginader A, Peña K, Nguyen T, Irwin M, Sanft T, Fayanju O, Molina Y. A qualitative study on the role of financial toxicity on adoption of healthy lifestyle behavior after breast cancer among Black and Latina women. JCO Oncology Practice 2023, 19: 273-273. DOI: 10.1200/op.2023.19.11_suppl.273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLocal organizationsBreast cancer survivorsQualitative interview dataLatina breast cancer survivorsLatina womenLifestyle behavior changeHousing insecuritySocial workersCancer survivorsInstitutional levelLevel of accessInterview dataIdentified strategiesFinancial toxicityInterpersonal levelCommunity levelFinancial resourcesQualitative studyBreast cancerInductive approachContent analysisTypes of resourcesFinancial hardshipThematic categoriesBehavior changeRandomized 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 changeInterventionDiet and physical activity interventions in Black and Latina women with breast cancer: A scoping review
Pichardo M, Sanft T, Ferrucci L, Romero-Ramos Y, Cartmel B, Harrigan M, Velazquez A, Fayanju O, Winer E, Irwin M. Diet and physical activity interventions in Black and Latina women with breast cancer: A scoping review. Frontiers In Oncology 2023, 13: 1079293. PMID: 36994212, PMCID: PMC10040823, DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1079293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsPhysical activity interventionsLifestyle interventionCancer survivorsActivity interventionsLatina womenEfficacy trialsBreast cancerLatina breast cancer survivorsTrial of dietOne-year followFavorable behavioral changesBreast cancer diagnosisPrimary outcomeAvailable peer-reviewed literatureFuture trialsInformal care giversPilot trialSustained behavior changeEfficacy studiesHealthful lifestyleCare giversTrialsWeight lossCancer diagnosisA qualitative study of sleep in young breast cancer survivors: “No longer able to sleep through the night”
Hwang Y, Conley S, Redeker N, Sanft T, Knobf M. A qualitative study of sleep in young breast cancer survivors: “No longer able to sleep through the night”. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2023, 18: 828-835. PMID: 36680672, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01330-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSleep healthAnxiety/worryBreast cancer survivorsEveryday life stressorsSleep disturbancesYoung breast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsLongitudinal designYears of survivorshipLife stressorsExperience difficultiesPsychological symptomsSequential mixed-methods studySemi-structured interviewsRuminating thoughtsInterpretive description approachStudy phaseVasomotor symptomsGreater symptom distressSleep changesBreast cancerMixed-methods studySleep qualityFuture researchDisturbed sleepA 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
2021
Impact of a randomized weight loss trial on breast tissue markers in breast cancer survivors.
Dieli-Conwright C, Harrigan M, Cartmel B, Chagpar A, Bai Y, Rimm D, Pusztai L, Lu L, Sanft T, Irwin M. Impact of a randomized weight loss trial on breast tissue markers in breast cancer survivors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: e12501-e12501. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e12501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsWeight loss interventionSerum insulin levelsCancer survivorsLoss interventionPercent body fatSerum levelsSerum biomarkersTissue biomarkersBody compositionMonth 6Insulin levelsBreast tissueBreast cancerInsulin receptorBody fatStage I breast cancerBreast tissue levelsI breast cancerWeight loss trialBreast tissue markersLevels of CD163Breast tissue biopsiesUsual careLifestyle intervention
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 ResearchTrial of exerciseBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsAromatase inhibitorsBody compositionSurvivorsTrials
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
2012
Post diagnosis weight gain and the role of exercise in breast cancer survivors.
Sanft T, Alvarez-Reeves M, Irwin M. Post diagnosis weight gain and the role of exercise in breast cancer survivors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 9007-9007. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.9007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBone mineral densityLean body massDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryBreast cancer survivorsUsual careCA survivorsObese womenCancer survivorsBody fatBody compositionPoor breast cancer outcomesWeight gainFavorable body composition changesNon-obese womenBreast cancer outcomesRole of exerciseEffects of exerciseMin/wkPhysical activity levelsBody composition changesX-ray absorptiometrySupervised exerciseExercise groupExercise interventionUC group
2011
Who provides ongoing care to breast cancer survivors and does it make a difference?
Sowden M, Sanft T, Chagpar A. Who provides ongoing care to breast cancer survivors and does it make a difference? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 199-199. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.27_suppl.199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer survivorsClinical breast examCancer survivorsOngoing careNational Health Interview SurveyHealth Interview SurveyQuality of careSignificant differencesProvider choicePaucity of dataSurvivorship plansMedian ageSurvivorship periodSurveillance recommendationsBreast examMean agePrimary careFamily physiciansProvider typeSUDAAN softwareVariety of providersMultiple specialtiesSurvivorsInterview SurveyCare