Cancer Prevention and Control

This study investigates the impact of prolonged nightly fasting and/or exercise intervention on fatigue, other patient reported outcomes, and inflammation among women with metastatic hormone positive breast cancer.

Major Goals: Explore the use of an 8-week PNF intervention, as compared to a Health Education (HED) control condition to change in cognition, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life among ethnically and racially diverse (≥50% Black, Hispanic, and/or Native American) breast cancer survivors with Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment. Participant-facing title “The RolE of prolonged nightly faSTing to improve sleep and cOgnition in bREast cancer survivors (RESTORE)”. Now recruiting nationwide! [email protected]

We received an ABRC grant to create educational videos aimed at increasing prostate cancer screening among men of color. We worked with community partners to identify cancer survivors and caregivers to participate in a digital storytelling workshop over the course of one weekend (roughly 10-12 hours total).  We created five digital stories, each 2-3 minutes in length, of cancer survivors and caretakers (2 caretakers, 3 survivors) sharing their cancer-related journeys either being treated for cancer or taking care of others with prostate cancer.

DST prostate cancer "Secrets Kill" video

Developing a Physical Activity Program for Young Adult Cancer Survivors through Collaborative Input is a research study led by Dr. Diane Ehlers of the Mayo Clinic. This cross-sectional study assesses young adult cancer survivors' physical activity levels, cognition, fatigue, and quality of life. They complete a series of games to assess attention, memory, and thinking. Then, some participants may complete an optional interview aimed at co-creating a future physical activity program.

Excessive Alcohol Use and Cancer. Alcohol consumption has been linked to various cancers, including breast, colorectal, head and neck, and liver cancers. We are conducting research to identify populations at greatest risk for alcohol use disorder and cancer. After selecting an at-risk population, we will conduct community-engaged research to identify intervention strategies to reduce alcohol use.

This study will test feasibility and acceptability of Mates in Motion, a couple-based physical activity intervention for hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients and their caregiving spouses/partners; the program prescribes weekly step (walking) goals and trains couples in problem-solving skills to support one another in the achievement of these goals.

A series of three community-based workshops involving various, diverse leaders and stakeholders, including community health workers, to identify community perceptions and needs related to cancer prevention and control.

These annual workshops encourage students and faculty to share their current relevant research. We also ask community partners to present their organization’s mission, past successes and upcoming events. This is a great opportunity for community members, faculty and students to network. Attendees include individuals across ASU and other universities, nonprofits, governmental agencies (like the Arizona Department of Health Services), and community-based health organizations.

We are collaborating across the university to create a college-wide HPV vaccine event. Led by Dr. Carolyn Compton and with support from various campus leaders, this multidisciplinary project led up to health campaigns and a vaccine summit in fall 2024.

We recruited college men to create digital stories about their decision to vaccinate against HPV and conducted a pilot test using these materials within the college-aged male population to investigate their influence on intentions, social norms and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination.

Custom intervention designed for individuals with cancer disparities and elevated risk for obesity-related cancer.

Assess the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a prolonged nightly fasting intervention on cognition and cardiometabolic risk biomarkers among obese adults.