ReviewCancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology2012
The role of obesity in cancer survival and recurrence.
Review in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 161 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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161 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Optimising weight-loss interventions in cancer patients-A systematic review and network meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Weight Loss and Mortality in Overweight and Obese Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review.PloS one · 2017Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of body mass index of adolescent and adult survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2015Pooled it
- Five common haplotype-tagging variants of adiponectin (ADIPOQ) and cancer susceptibility: a meta-analysis.Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers · 2014Pooled it
- The Impact of Baseline Sleep as a Potential Moderator of Weight Loss Intervention in Breast Cancer Survivors: Results From the POWER-Remote Trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2026Trial
- Using a cultural dance program to increase sustainable physical activity for breast cancer survivors-A pilot study.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019Trial
- Serum antioxidant capacity, biochemical profile and body composition of breast cancer survivors in a randomized Mediterranean dietary intervention study.European journal of nutrition · 2018Trial
- Preventing weight gain in African American breast cancer survivors using smart scales and activity trackers: a randomized controlled pilot study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2017Trial
- Weight loss maintenance strategies among rural breast cancer survivors: The rural women connecting for better health trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2016Trial
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- Weight change during childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia induction therapy predicts obesity: a report from the Children's Oncology Group.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2015Trial
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- Effect of a diet and physical activity intervention on body weight and nutritional patterns in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2014Trial
- Understanding the Interplay Between Obesity and Cancer: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities.Cancers · 2026Review
- Overweight status predicts improved overall survival after radical nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma.The Canadian journal of urology · 2026Article
- Association between obesity, sex, medical comorbidities, and survival in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.Journal of Cancer · 2026Article
- Irradiated obese adipocytes are prone to oxidative stress, inflammation, senescence, and fibrosis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Obesity and components of energy imbalance, that is, excessive energy intake and suboptimal levels of physical activity, are established risk factors for cancer incidence. Accumulating evidence suggests that these factors also may be important after the diagnosis of cancer and influence the course of disease, as well as overall health, well-being, and survival. Lifestyle and medical interventions that effectively modify these factors could potentially be harnessed as a means of cancer control. However, for such interventions to be maximally effective and sustainable, broad sweeping scientific discoveries ranging from molecular and cellular advances, to developments in delivering interventions on both individual and societal levels are needed. This review summarizes key discussion topics that were addressed in a recent Institute of Medicine Workshop entitled, "The Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence"; discussions included (i) mechanisms associated with obesity and energy balance that influence cancer progression; (ii) complexities of studying and interpreting energy balance in relation to cancer recurrence and survival; (iii) associations between obesity and cancer risk, recurrence, and mortality; (iv) interventions that promote weight loss, increased physical activity, and negative energy balance as a means of cancer control; and (v) future directions.
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