Research in GI Oncology Survivorship
Our research program reflects the multi-disciplinary practices of the clinic, with doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, dietitians, psychologists, and physical therapists all working together to improve outcomes for patients. We practice clinical research with two strategies:
- Collecting clinical and patient-reported data to understand patient experiences and find lifestyle factors that are associated with better clinical outcomes and quality-of-life.
- Developing interventions to support healthy behaviors associated with lower cancer recurrence risk. Patient feedback about these research interventions is our most valued outcome and we seek to improve the content and delivery of health information to enhance survivorship.
Open Studes
Tools To Be Fit
Principal Investigator: Erin Van Blarigan, ScD
The Tools To Be Fit study is testing different tools to see which ones work best to help cancer survivors eat well and be physically active. Tools To Be Fit participation runs for approximately 1 year and you receive a combination of tools to help you adopt and maintain the American Cancer Society's Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors. To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, please go to our study website: https://toolstobefit.eurekaplatform.org/
Webinars
- Research Trends in Exercise and Colorectal Cancer Webinar | Presented by Dr. Erin Van Blarigan
- Lifestyle & Cancer Survivorship: What you can do to reduce risk of colorectal cancer recurrence | Presented by Dr. Erin Van Blarigan