Nutrition & Cancer Research
Learn about what our parent organization, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, has been up to in the world of groundbreaking nutrition and cancer research.
Surviving and thriving with metastatic breast cancer
Fred Hutch experts, including Dr. Heather Greenlee, shared valuable strategies to support patients and caregivers navigating metastatic breast cancer. The event covered topics such as nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being, with Dr. Greenlee highlighting the importance of integrative medicine and evidence-based nutrition. Her approach empowers individuals to view food and exercise as key tools for improving quality of life while living with cancer.
Friends, family and significant others can influence your weight—for good or for bad!
Discover how friends, family, and significant others can shape the health habits of Latina breast cancer survivors. Dr. Heather Greenlee’s team found that strong social support can boost fruit and vegetable intake, but its influence on physical activity remains unclear. This study highlights the need for involving loved ones in cancer survivorship care.
An eHealth program for a healthier lifestyle
Dr. Heather Greenlee’s team developed an eHealth program to promote healthier lifestyles in breast cancer survivors. The online intervention improved fruit and vegetable intake, though physical activity levels remained unchanged. This study highlights the potential for virtual programs in long-term cancer care.
Exploring the relationship between cancer survival and alcohol consumption
Explore how alcohol consumption affects cancer survivors in this insightful study by the Heffner research group, with contributions from Dr. Heather Greenlee. Findings show that 71% of survivors drank post-diagnosis, with 46% exceeding prevention guidelines. This research highlights the need for tailored interventions to improve health outcomes for survivors.
A survey to assess the preference and self-efficacy of diet and physical activity choices
The Greenlee lab is advancing the Mi Vida Saludable program to assist Latina breast cancer survivors. They’ve introduced the PSEDPALW questionnaire in English and Spanish, focusing on preferences and confidence regarding behavior changes. This research aims to improve progress tracking and offer personalized interventions for Latina breast cancer survivors.
A healthier life: Cook & Move for Your Life program
A recent study conducted by Dr. Heather Greenlee’s group in the Public Health Sciences Division evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of promoting healthy eating choices and physical activity among early-stage breast cancer survivors through the online Cook & Move for Your Life program.
The Special Sauce in Mi Vida Saludable
Learn how the Greenlee lab designed a program for promoting a lasting healthy diet and physical activity lifestyle for Latina breast cancer survivors.
Fred Hutch Eyes the Future of Weight Loss
A new Fred Hutch pilot study shows that using innovative telephone coaching tools to curb unhealthy food cravings during a pandemic helps people lose weight and keep it off.
More Sleep, More Plants, Keep Moving
The best strategies to keep cancer patients and their caregivers (plus all of us) on a disease-prevention path — now and for the long haul.
Getting Creative in the Face of COVID-19
Faced with a global pandemic, scientists, including the Cook for Your Life team, are pivoting how they conduct clinical studies to prioritize safety and patient benefit.
Speaking up Against Structural Racism in Cancer Care
New national reports outline our progress on cancer and issue a call to action to eliminate structural racism that drives health disparities.
Eating During Uncertain Times
Feel like you’re merely surviving, not thriving? You can feed your soul and boost your immune system in quarantine, says Registered Dietitian Kate Ueland, MS, RD.
Common Household Pests & Obesity Research
Fred Hutch researchers find that fruit flies may hold the key to understanding how our body prevents weight fluctuations.
