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Neil Iyengar MD

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In a large observational study from Europe, Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk of several cancers, and the protective association was not dependent on weight loss.

Our commentary on this study covered here by @cnn.com

www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/h...

Top-rated diet lowers cancer risk in a surprising way, new study finds | CNN

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of obesity-related cancers, but not in the way researchers expected.

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February 27, 2025 at 2:53 AM

Neil Iyengar MD

@neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social

More on the alarming increase in cancer rates in young people, and more so in young women. Here we discuss what may be behind this trend with @cnn.com including lifestyle and environmental risk factors.

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CNN @cnn.com · Jan 16

Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men, new report from American Cancer Society says

Young women almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men, new report says | CNN

Cancer diagnoses are shifting from older to younger adults and from men to women, according to a report released Thursday by the American Cancer Society.

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January 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Neil Iyengar MD

@neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social

Rates of cancer are rising in young people, particularly in young women. Here I discuss this alarming trend with @nytimes.com and highlight the urgent need to support prevention research.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jan 16

Breaking News: More Americans are surviving cancer, but it is striking young and middle-aged women more often, the American Cancer Society said.

Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female

Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.

www.nytimes.com

January 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Neil Iyengar MD

@neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social

Sharing this Cancer Straight Talk episode from a few months ago as it’s even more relevant after the data and discussions of weight loss drugs and breast cancer at #SABCS24 this week.

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In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK’s Dr. Neil Iyengar, a nationally recognized expert on the relationship between obesity, metabolic health, and cancer. Together, they discuss...

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December 14, 2024 at 12:29 AM

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OncLive

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Day 2 of OncLive News Network: On Location at #SABCS24 is ready for your viewing! Check out the #HER2 #bcsm updates from Drs Sara Hurvitz of @fredhutch.bsky.social & @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social of @mskcancercenter.bsky.social hosted of course by Dr Chandler Park! www.onclive.com/view/unveili...

Unveiling the Latest in HER2+ Breast Cancer and Beyond With Drs Sara Hurvitz and Neil Iyengar

Sara Hurvitz, MD, of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, and Neil Iyengar, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, sit down with Chandler Park, MD, FACP, to discuss the latest abstracts in breast cancer ...

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December 12, 2024 at 9:51 PM

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Matthew Kurian, MD

@matthewkurianmd.bsky.social

Fantastic event held yesterday by the @oncbrothers.bsky.social - truly thought provoking discussion with giants in the breast cancer space! Honored to be apart of it! @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social @laurahuppert.bsky.so
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#sabcs2024 #signifymd

December 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM

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Sixten Harborg, MD

@sixtenharborg.bsky.social

A great start to @sabcs.bsky.social day 3 with a session on survivorship.

Intriguing data on GLP-1ra’s in adjuvant BC care❗️ As suspected by many GLP1ra’s seems to be less effective in pts treated with ET…

Brilliantly discussed by @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social 👏🏻

December 12, 2024 at 4:18 PM

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO

@drsgraff.bsky.social

The @oncbrothers.bsky.social are discussing the adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibitor landscape, Drs @laurahuppert.bsky.social and @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social agree shared decision making with patients in key. #SABCS24

December 12, 2024 at 1:50 AM

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Margaret Gatti-Mays, MD MPH

@drgattimays.bsky.social

@oncbrothers.bsky.social #AdvancesInOncology is about to start! Excited for a great session on recent treatment algorithms @drsgraff.bsky.social @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social @laurahuppert.bsky.social @drsarahsammons.bsky.social

December 12, 2024 at 1:38 AM

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Roberta Lombardi - Infinite Strength

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@neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social spoke about how lifestyle choices like exercise and nutrition can impact a cancer diagnosis at our Early Onset Breast Cancer Conference back in October. I encourage you to watch the full presentation on our blog! www.infinitestrength.org/blog/earlyon...
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December 10, 2024 at 11:56 PM

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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#SABCS24: Join breast medical oncologist Dr. @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social for his presentation on fat loss and metabolic improvement and cancer risk today at 12pm CT at @sabcs.bsky.social

December 10, 2024 at 5:19 PM

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Margaret Gatti-Mays, MD MPH

@drgattimays.bsky.social

Can’t wait to hear from @drsarahsammons.bsky.social @neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social

November 24, 2024 at 4:27 PM

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Oncology Brothers

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<3wks to go! Excited to discuss how the data from #SABCS24 will change/reinforce our clinical practice at the Advancements in Oncology!

In Person, 📆 Date: Dec 11, 2024
⏰Time:7-9PM
Register here: bit.ly/aiosabcs24

#OncSky #MedSky #bcsm #AdvInOnc24 @drsgraff.bsky.social @drgattimays.bsky.social

November 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Neil Iyengar MD

@neil-iyengarmd.bsky.social

Soy and cancer risk remains a topic of confusion and misinformation despite the availability of robust data sets. We provide guidance and clarity on this issue in Fortune’s Well Column.
(The punchline: whole soy foods are healthy!)

fortune.com/well/article...

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