The EON monthly newsletter includes upcoming webinars, updates on exercise oncology and oncology nutrition related events, publications, and resources. This information is also available on the EON Network webpage. Past newsletters are archived here. General EON Network resources are listed here.

Register today to attend the EON Network Webinar on October 16th featuring Dr. Whitsel and Dr. Maitin-Shepard

Laurie Whitsel, PhD

Melissa Maitin-Shepard, MPP

Policy Approaches to Incorporating Exercise Oncology Services into Standard of Care

Webinar description: This webinar will present on the policy and systems changes needed to make exercise oncology a standard of care for those with cancer.

Effects of Exercise in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Results of the PREFERABLE-EFFECT Study

Anne May, PhD

The PREFERABLE-EFFECT study aimed to investigate the effects of a 9-month supervised exercise program on patients with metastatic breast cancer. The RCT was performed in centers in five European countries and in one Australian center, and included 357 patients with metastatic breast cancer. During the presentation, results for the primary outcomes (fatigue and quality of life) will be presented as well as for several secondary outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Additional speakers for the EON Webinar Series will be announced soon — stay tuned!

All previous webinar session recordings are available on the EON Network Webinars webpage. 

The CARG Infrastructure Grant is requesting applications for pilot projects in the field of cancer and aging research. The goal is for this pilot funding to provide support for new investigator pilot projects that can lead to externally funded awards. For more information, email CARinG@coh.org

This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) NOT-CA-24-073 promotes studies examining the sustainability of TRE and the potential impact it may have on obesity and cancer across the cancer continuum. 

Multiple principal investigators with the appropriate expertise are encouraged to apply. Next deadline is October 10, 2024.

This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) NOT-CA-24-074 supports applications improving diet and/or physical activity assessment biomarker development for evaluating lifestyle-based cancer prevention and interception approaches across diverse settings. 

Multiple principal investigators with the appropriate expertise are encouraged to apply. The first deadline is October 10, 2024.

Li C, Zhang S, Liu Y, Hu T, Wang C. Effects of nutritional interventions on cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Support Care Cancer 2024 Aug 10;32(9):583. PMID: 39126491. Read here.

Puklin LS, Irwin ML, Sanft T, Ferrucci LM, Harrigan M, McGowan C, Cartmel B, Zupa M, Winer EP, Deyling M, Ligibel JA, Basen-Engquist K, Spiegelman D, Sharifi M. Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study. Support Care Cancer 2024 Aug 14;32(9):590. PMID: 39141176. Read here.

Loomba P, Raber MR, Aquino M, Rincon N, Rumfield L, Basen-Engquist KM, Rechis R. Enhancing food access in a comprehensive cancer center area of influence through local partner capacity building. Cancer Med 2024 Aug;13(16):e70070. PMID: 39152705; PMCID: PMC11329840. Read here.

Kleckner IR, Manuweera T, Lin PJ, Chung KH, Kleckner AS, Gewandter JS, Culakova E, Tivarus ME, Dunne RF, Loh KP, Mohile NA, Kesler SR, Mustian KM. Pilot trial testing the effects of exercise on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) and the interoceptive brain system. Support Care Cancer 2024 Sep 21;32(10):677. PMID: 39304604. Read here.

Schmitz KH, Demanelis K, Crisafio ME, Kennedy MA, Schwartz AL, Campbell A, Gorzelitz J, Wood KC, Wilson CM, Scalise RL, Vincent A. Proximity to cancer rehabilitation and exercise oncology by geography, race, and socioeconomic status. Cancer 2024 Sep 22. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39306697. Read here.

NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Director’s Series: Advancing Research through Cancer Survivorship Clinical Programs

Diabetes and Cancer Interface Symposium

European Association for Cancer Research Virtual Conference– Cancer and Aging

12th International Symposium on In Vivo Body Composition Studies 

Moving Beyond 2025: Unveiling the Transformative Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer 

Nutrition 2025

American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2025 Annual Meeting 

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) 2025 Annual Meeting 

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