EON Network: May 2026 Newsletter |
The EON Network monthly newsletter shares upcoming webinars, updates on exercise oncology and oncology nutrition related events, publications that may be of interest, and resources. This information is also available on the EON Network webpage. Past newsletters are archived.
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Happy National Cancer Research Month!
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) initiated and supports National Cancer Research Month to highlight the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by the collection of devastating diseases we call cancer.
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Thanks to Dr. Song for the fantastic presentation!
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April 2025: Coffee consumption and improved colorectal cancer survivorship: from observational to interventional studies | Mingyang Song, MBBS, ScD
If you missed the webinar, a recording is available on the EON Network website!
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Manuscript Spotlight: "Associations of health-related fitness and physical activity with chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer"
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Kokts-Porietis RL, Morielli AR, Yang L, Matthews CE, Lupichuk S, Roldan-Urgoiti G, McNeely ML, Culos-Reed SN, Vallance JK, Dickau L, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Associations of health-related fitness and physical activity with chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer. Br J Cancer 2026 Mar 27. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41896651
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"Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of curative intent treatment for early‑stage breast cancer, but its prognostic benefit depends on patients receiving the planned dose and schedule. Serious adverse events can accompany chemotherapy and frequently lead to dose reductions, delays, or early discontinuation. Relative dose intensity (RDI)—the proportion of chemotherapy actually delivered relative to the planned regimen, accounting for reductions and delays—is therefore a critical indicator of treatment tolerability and adherence. Achieving ≥85% RDI is widely considered necessary for optimal clinical benefits. However, while clinical and treatment‑related predictors of suboptimal RDI are well described, the influence of modifiable lifestyle factors remains poorly understood.
The Alberta Moving Beyond Breast Cancer (AMBER) Cohort directly measured cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, physical activity, sedentary behaviour shortly after breast cancer diagnosis in 890 patients who received (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy. Overall, 81.6% achieved ≥85% RDI. Higher aerobic fitness, greater muscular strength, and a healthier body composition (i.e., higher lean mass and lower adiposity) were associated with achieving ≥85% RDI. These results shift the focus beyond static clinical factors, highlighting key, modifiable determinants of chemotherapy tolerance in future research." - Renee Kokts-Porieti, MS
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Manuscript Spotlight: "Exercise effects on lean body mass, muscle strength and functional performance in patients with metastatic breast cancer: the randomized controlled PREFERABLE-EFFECT study"
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Zopf EM, Joernaker G, Clauss D, Trevaskis M, Hiensch AE, Schmidt ME, Monninkhof EM, Zimmer P, Belloso J, Heyrman E, Fernandez Gonzalo R, Wiskemann J, Müller J, Bolam KA, Gorecki M, Altena R, Muttiah C, van der Wall E, Aaronson NK, Senkus E, Urruticoechea A, Stuiver MM, Steindorf K, Bloch W, Wengström Y, May AM, Rundqvist H. Exercise effects on lean body mass, muscle strength and functional performance in patients with metastatic breast cancer: the randomized controlled PREFERABLE-EFFECT study. Breast Cancer Res 2026 Apr 13. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41975453
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"People with metastatic breast cancer often experience a loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance. Research has shown that this can make treatments harder to tolerate and may lead to poorer health outcomes and quality of life. Whilst there is strong evidence that structured exercise can improve muscle mass, muscle strength and physical function in people with localised breast cancer, we were interested to see whether this also applies to people with metastatic disease, who often receive ongoing treatments and experience more severe symptom burden. As part of the multinational PREFERABLE-EFFECT study, involving 357 participants, we assessed body composition, lower body strength, handgrip strength and functional performance and were able to demonstrate that indeed participants who were randomised to a 9-month supervised exercise program, involving aerobic, resistance and balance exercises, gained more muscle mass and became stronger, especially in their lower body, compared to those who did not receive a structured exercise program. They also showed improvements in their physical abilities such as balance and overall function. These results further support our previously reported study findings that supervised exercise can be a safe and effective way to help people with metastatic breast cancer maintain or improve their health and wellbeing." - Eva Zopf, PhD
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More Publications of Interest
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Wang C, Nie L, Li X, Sun K, Du H, Song S, Wang F, Shen X. Effects of combined dietary fiber and probiotic supplementation on gut microbiota, immune function, and clinical outcomes in patients with advanced colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study. Support Care Cancer 2026;34(4):318. PMID: 41823995
Yanagisawa T, Okamoto T, Hayashi K. Effectiveness of exercise interventions in patients with colorectal cancer during adjuvant chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2026;34(4):348. PMID: 41860634
Siebert S, Kersten J, Man S, Heinz S, Leuchte K, Baumann FT, Sonntag T. Supportive care: Comparing exercise interventions for upper extremity polyneuropathy induced by chemo- or immunotherapy - VISCIPH B. Support Care Cancer 2026;34(4):345. PMID: 41854768
Hodge S, Curry J, Walabyeki J, Saxton JM, Brown V, Twiddy M. A systematic review of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to embedding exercise in the adjuvant cancer treatment pathway. Support Care Cancer 2026;34(4):342. PMID: 41848867
de Melo Silva FR, de Oliveira Lima Sales JT, de Morais Borba G, Silveira ACR, de Mello MJG, Fayh APT, Souza ASR. Malnutrition in older adults with cancer undergoing outpatient care: associated factors. Support Care Cancer 2026;34(4):282. PMID: 41787132
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NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Early Career Spotlight Research Seminar Series (May - June 2026)
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NCI Whole Person Health Approach Course
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The Center for Cancer Training is pleased to announce a new course in the Whole Person Health (WPH) Approach in the Management of Chronic Disease. The course will be offered from May 11 through June 22, 2026. Registrants will have a unique opportunity to learn new information about WPH and glimpse into the future treatment of chronic disease from accomplished academic clinicians and researchers who are subject matter experts in the field.
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American Cancer Society Food is Medicine Oncology Care Symposium
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This event from the American Cancer Society examined the latest evidence, explore challenges in food access and payment models, and advance the conversation around integrating nutrition into cancer treatment.”
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Invitation to Submit Additional Opportunities
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Opportunities such as training workshops, publication submissions, and funding applications are great to share with the EON Network. We invite all to submit relevant opportunities by emailing eonnetwork@bsc.gwu.edu!
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