2021
Randomized trial of exercise on depressive symptomatology and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in ovarian cancer survivors: The Women's Activity and Lifestyle Study in Connecticut (WALC)
Cartmel B, Hughes M, Ercolano EA, Gottlieb L, Li F, Zhou Y, Harrigan M, Ligibel JA, von Gruenigen VE, Gogoi R, Schwartz PE, Risch HA, Lu L, Irwin ML. Randomized trial of exercise on depressive symptomatology and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in ovarian cancer survivors: The Women's Activity and Lifestyle Study in Connecticut (WALC). Gynecologic Oncology 2021, 161: 587-594. PMID: 33773809, PMCID: PMC8085084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer survivorsCES-D scoresCancer survivorsOvarian cancerDepressive symptomatologyAC armStage III/IV ovarian cancerBaseline CES-D scoreTrial of exerciseEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleOvarian cancer patientsEffects of exerciseSix-month changesPrevalent mental disordersLower depressive symptomsExercise armSerum BrainNeurotrophin factorRandomized trialsNeurotrophic factorCancer patientsLifestyle StudyDepression ScalePhysical activityDepressive symptoms
2020
Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the northeast of the United States: results of a case–control study
Shen Y, Risch H, Lu L, Ma X, Irwin ML, Lim JK, Taddei T, Pawlish K, Stroup A, Brown R, Wang Z, Jia W, Wong L, Mayne ST, Yu H. Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the northeast of the United States: results of a case–control study. Cancer Causes & Control 2020, 31: 321-332. PMID: 32060838, PMCID: PMC7136513, DOI: 10.1007/s10552-020-01277-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of HCCCase-control studyHepatocellular carcinomaRisk factorsHCV infectionHCC riskOdds ratioHepatitis C virus antibodyUnconditional logistic regression modelsElevated HCC riskRapid case ascertainmentC virus antibodyHeavy alcohol intakeConfidence intervalsFamily cancer historyImportant risk factorRandom digit dialingLow socioeconomic statusUnhealthy lifestyle choicesLower household incomeLogistic regression modelsNSAID useAlcohol intakeCigarette smokingHigher BMI
2015
Detectable Symptomatology Preceding the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer and Absolute Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Risch HA, Yu H, Lu L, Kidd MS. Detectable Symptomatology Preceding the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer and Absolute Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2015, 182: 26-34. PMID: 26049860, PMCID: PMC4479115, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwv026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPancreatic cancer diagnosisAbsolute riskPancreatic cancerRecent diagnosisRisk factorsEnd Results (SEER) incidence dataUS Surveillance EpidemiologyCancer diagnosisCurrent cigarette smokingLow lifetime riskABO blood groupDiabetes mellitusSurveillance EpidemiologyCigarette smokingSurvival durationLifetime riskHigh riskPancreatic causesCancerBlood groupRisk estimatesDiagnosisIncidence dataSymptomatologyRisk
2012
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid intakes and endometrial cancer risk in a population-based case–control study
Arem H, Neuhouser ML, Irwin ML, Cartmel B, Lu L, Risch H, Mayne ST, Yu H. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid intakes and endometrial cancer risk in a population-based case–control study. European Journal Of Nutrition 2012, 52: 1251-1260. PMID: 22915050, PMCID: PMC3548981, DOI: 10.1007/s00394-012-0436-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial cancer riskFatty acid intakeCancer riskEndometrial cancerAcid intakeDietary intakePopulation-based case-control studyFish oil supplement useUnconditional logistic regression methodsLong-chain omega-3 fatty acidsOmega-3 fatty acidsIncident cancer casesCase-control studyAge-matched controlsFatty acidsPopulation-based sampleTotal fish intakeSupplement useFish intakeExtreme quartilesProtective associationCancer casesHigh intakeReduced riskFatty acids EPA
2011
Genetic Effects and Modifiers of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy on Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Zeng H, Yu H, Lu L, Jain D, Kidd MS, Saif MW, Chanock SJ, Hartge P, Risch H. Genetic Effects and Modifiers of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy on Survival in Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas 2011, 40: 657-663. PMID: 21487324, PMCID: PMC3116071, DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0b013e31821268d1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 2ATP-Binding Cassette TransportersCase-Control StudiesConnecticutDihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NADP)FemaleGenetic MarkersGenetic VariationGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsPancreatic NeoplasmsPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsSerpinsSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsPancreatic cancerOverall survivalCancer survivalProportional hazards regression modelsSurvival of patientsPopulation-based studyPancreatic cancer survivalHazards regression modelsGerm-line genetic variationEvidence of associationClinical outcomesCancer patientsTreatment outcomesTreatment responseSignificant associationPatientsCancerPrevious genome-wide association study dataRadiotherapyPutative markerGenetic polymorphismsSurvivalDPYD geneChemotherapyEvidence of interaction
2010
ABO Blood Group, Helicobacter pylori Seropositivity, and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case–Control Study
Risch HA, Yu H, Lu L, Kidd MS. ABO Blood Group, Helicobacter pylori Seropositivity, and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case–Control Study. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2010, 102: 502-505. PMID: 20181960, PMCID: PMC2902822, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djq007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsABO Blood-Group SystemAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, BacterialAntigens, BacterialBacterial ProteinsCase-Control StudiesConfounding Factors, EpidemiologicConnecticutEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleHelicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPancreatic NeoplasmsConceptsNon-O blood typeH pylori seropositivityCase-control studyPancreatic cancerPylori seropositivityABO blood groupEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayBlood typeBlood groupPopulation-based case-control studyNon-O blood groupControl subjects frequencyH pylori colonizationVirulence protein CagAHelicobacter pylori seropositivityPancreatic cancer riskO blood typeRandom digit dialingCagA seropositivityCase patientsH pyloriControl subjectsRisk factorsPylori colonizationCancer risk