Abstract PS8-17: Assessing effect modification of obesity-associated genes variants inFTO,MC4R,BDNF, andCREB1on weight loss among breast cancer survivors enrolled in the randomized lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition (LEAN) study

Author(s):  
ThaiHien Nguyen ◽  
Melinda L Irwin ◽  
Andrew T Dewan ◽  
Maura Harrigan ◽  
Brenda Cartmel ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1455-1463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline O Terranova ◽  
Sheleigh P Lawler ◽  
Kym Spathonis ◽  
Elizabeth G Eakin ◽  
Marina M Reeves

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e12501-e12501
Author(s):  
Christina Marie Dieli-Conwright ◽  
Maura Harrigan ◽  
Brenda Cartmel ◽  
Anees B. Chagpar ◽  
Yalai Bai ◽  
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e12501 Background: Weight loss interventions are effective approaches to reduce body weight and alter serum biomarkers in breast cancer survivors, however the impact on breast tissue biomarkers is unknown. The Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition (LEAN) study was a randomized trial designed to test the effect of a weight loss intervention on body composition and breast tissue and serum biomarkers. Methods: Fifity-one women with a BMI ³ 25.0 kg/m2 diagnosed with breast cancer, who had completed chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy were randomized to weight loss intervention or usual care. Breast tissue biopsies from the unaffected breast, fasting serum samples, and body composition were measured at baseline and 6-months. Ki67, insulin receptor (IR), CD68 and CD163 were measured by Automated Quantitative Analysis (AQUA) method. Mean baseline to 6-month changes were compared using ANCOVA adjusting for baseline values. Results: Pre- and post-intervention biopsies were conducted in 49 and 42 women respectively, with both pre- and post- epithelial tissue available from 25 women; epithelial tissue was unavailable in the remaining 66 women. Women were 56.8 ± 8.9 years old, diagnosed 3.3 + 3.8 years prior, primarily Stage I breast cancer (54%), with a BMI of 32.8 ± 6.0 kg/m2. At baseline, breast tissue levels of IR were inversely associated with both percent body fat (r = -0.47, p = .03) and serum insulin levels (r = -0.45, p = .04); serum insulin levels were inversely associated with CD68 (r = -0.47, p = .03). Significant between-group biomarker changes are presented in Table 1. At month 6, loss in percent body fat was associated with increased IR (r = -0.42, p = .05). Increased CD68 breast tissue expression was associated with reductions in serum levels of CRP (r = -0.49, p=0.02). There was no significant effect of the intervention on IR expression or Ki67 (p>0.10). Conclusions: Breast tissue biopsies are feasible to collect in a clinical research setting among breast cancer survivors. A 6-month weight loss intervention led to decreased levels of CD163 in breast tissue and serum levels of leptin, and increased serum levels of adiponectin among breast cancer survivors. At baseline and month 6, changes in breast tissue biomarkers were favorably associated with serum biomarkers and body composition. Future confirmation is required to confirm the added benefit of tissue biomarkers beyond serum as an endpoint for lifestyle interventions among breast cancer survivors. Clinical trial information: NCT02110641. [Table: see text]


2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (12) ◽  
pp. 999-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly M Kenzik ◽  
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried ◽  
Patricia A Ganz ◽  
Graham Colditz ◽  
Cheryl L Rock ◽  
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AbstractBackgroundBreast cancer survivors rank fatigue (e.g., decreased vitality) as their number one concern affecting quality of life. Excess adiposity is associated with decreased vitality in breast cancer survivors, yet weight loss intervention trials report inconsistent effects on this parameter.MethodsThis is a secondary analysis of the Exercise and Nutrition to Enhance Recovery and Good Health for You trial, in which 692 overweight or obese breast cancer survivors ≤5 years from diagnosis, initiated weight loss interventions, and completed assessments semi-annually for 2 years. Assessments included the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and the SF-36 MOS vitality subscale as an inverse measure of fatigue. Multilevel structural equation models estimated the direct effects of physical activity on vitality and indirect effects through body mass index (BMI) changes.ResultsWithin-person findings show that at assessments with greater physical activity, BMI was significantly lower (B = −0.07, p < 0.001) and vitality was higher (B = 0.22, p < 0.001). However, there was no direct relationship between lower BMI and higher vitality (B = −0.11, p = 0.262) after controlling for the relationship of physical activity with BMI and physical activity with vitality. The between-person indirect effect of physical activity change through BMI change to vitality was significant (B = 0.03, p < 0.001). Participants whose physical activity was above the mean (B = 0.37, p < 0.001) and whose BMI was below the mean (B = −1.05, p < 0.001) were more likely to report greater vitality.ConclusionImprovements in vitality are primarily associated with increases in physical activity rather than BMI changes in this trial. Vitality was lower among survivors with higher BMI, although within-individual changes in BMI had no effect on vitality. Physical activity and weight loss share mechanistic links to vitality with physical activity potentially increasing (e.g., in an additive or synergistic manner) the effect of BMI reduction on vitality.


Obesity ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 2070-2077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christie A. Befort ◽  
Jennifer R. Klemp ◽  
Debra K. Sullivan ◽  
Theresa Shireman ◽  
Francisco J. Diaz ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 163-163
Author(s):  
Jeanne M. Ferrante ◽  
Michelle Doose ◽  
Alicja Bator ◽  
Katie Devine ◽  
Pamela Ohman Strickland ◽  
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163 Background: Obesity is associated with higher breast cancer recurrence and death, and poorer health and quality of life. African-American (AA) women have the highest prevalence of obesity, obesity-related comorbidities, and breast cancer mortality compared with other racial/ethnic groups. Weight loss after breast cancer diagnosis may lower rates of recurrence and improve fitness, fatigue, and quality of life. Methods: This 6-month randomized controlled trial pilot-tests the use of a Fitbit activity tracker (Fitbit only group) versus Fitbit plus SparkPeople, a free web-based weight loss program (combined group) among 70 AA breast cancer survivors. Paired t-tests assess changes from baseline to 6-months among each participant in primary (weight, body mass index [BMI], percent body fat) and secondary (24-hour caloric intake, daily number of steps, quality of life, self-monitoring strategies, self-efficacy) outcomes. Two-group t-tests assess differences in outcomes between the two groups. Results: Currently, 36 of 46 (78.3%) eligible participants have enrolled and completed baseline assessments. Mean age of participants is 61.7 years (SD 8.7) and mean BMI is 36.9 (SD 7.0). Analyses of the first 25 participants who completed 3-month assessments (Fitbit only N = 12; combined group N = 13) show significant weight loss in both groups; Fitbit only: mean weight change -6.73 pounds, SD 4.61, p < 0.001; mean BMI change -0.96 kg/m2, SD 0.84, p = 0.002; combined group: mean weight change -5.95 pounds, SD 5.84, p = 0.003; mean BMI change -1.03 kg/m2, SD 0.77, p < 0.001. All participants significantly increased tracking of diet (Fitbit only p = 0.016; combined group p < 0.001) and physical activity (Fitbit only p < 0.001; combined group p = 0.001). Though not significant, combined group participants showed greater increases in self-efficacy for eating healthy and reducing fat and calories, and increases in daily steps (+1308 vs. +285 for Fitbit only group). Preliminary analyses show no statistically significant difference in changes in outcomes from baseline to 3 months between the two groups. Conclusions: Both programs show potential as convenient and efficient weight loss methods for African-American breast cancer survivors. Clinical trial information: NCT02699983.


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