Abstract 15460: Comprehensive Diet and Exercise Intervention During Radiation Therapy Can Improve Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Breast Cancer Patients

Authors: Gopika Senthilkumar, Aronne M Schottstaedt, Melinda Stolley, Christopher Chitambar, Alexis Visotcky, Anjishnu Banerjee, John Longo, Tracy Kelly, Adam Currey, Carmen Bergom

Published: 2023-06-15

DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15460

Source: Full article

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Abstract

While radiation therapy (RT) is effective for reducing cancer burden in breast cancer (BC) patients, its side effects promote sedentary behavior and accumulation of adipose mass. Obesity and inactivity further increase the risk for cardiovascular co-morbidities and mortality. To combat these effects, we piloted a 12-week