Neil Iyengar: Use of Noom after breast cancer diagnosis led to weight loss and improved body image

Neil Iyengar, Oncologist at at Memorial Sloan Kettering, shared on X:

“New implementable data in Nature Portfolio journals Breast Cancer- In a pilot study, use of Noom after breast cancer diagnosis led to 5.6% weight loss on average and improved body image. Supports use of this readily available intervention.”

Evaluation of a mobile behavior changeprogram for weight loss in breast cancersurvivors

Authors: Sherry Shen, Erica Salehi, Charlie White, Yuan Chen and Neil Iyengar.

Jasmin Hundal, Heme-Onc Fellow at Cleveland Clinic, reposted, adding:

“A study by Dr. Neil Iyengar‘s team shows digital lifestyle interventions like noom can help breast cancer survivors achieve weight loss and improve health outcomes. High engagement was key! Promising potential for scalable digital health tools in cancer survivorship care.”

Source: Neil Iyengar/X and Jasmin Hundal/X