Caterina Sposetti, MD

Honored to be awarded with the Bonadonna Fellowship, to support my research on metabolism in breast cancer at DFCI/HMS. Very grateful to @FondazioneBona1, @AIRC_it, #PradaGroup & my mentors Dr. Vernieri, Prof. De Braud (@IstTumori) and Dr. Ligibel (@DFCI_BreastOnc @harvardmed)!

⏫ Women with #BreastCancer and #obesity had significant improvements in quality of life after participating in a remote weight-loss program. 🧠 The data presented @ASCO #ASCO2026 showed #BWEL improved physical and social function, and #MentalHealth. vist.ly/55xn4

📢 Just out on @JAMANetworkOpen our secondary analysis of extended ET in prem pts with eBC according to surrogate subtypes 🚨 Take home: not only the stage but also biology matters when considering eET beyond 5y of LHRHa Pts w/ Lum A-like eBC appear to derive greater benefit

May the fourth be with you

Our new paper @JAMAOnc shows that only ~1/3 of US cancer survivors received advice on weight, sodium, or calorie/fat intake, and less than half received advice on exercise. Lifestyle is a missed opportunity in oncology. @DanaFarberZakim @DFCI_BreastOnc jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao…

Upcoming EMBRACE Webinar 📢 Nutrition and Exercise for Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer 🗓️ Apr 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM ET Join us for an informational session on how nutrition and physical activity can support living well with metastatic #BreastCancer. Featuring a presentation by expert Jennifer Ligibel, MD, this webinar will share the latest evidence and practical strategies to support energy, strength, and overall well-being, with considerations specific to MBC. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Register today: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🤔 SERDs in endocrine-sensitive mBC: hope or hype❓ Two trials before the CDK4/6i era were ➕ (fulvestrant±AI vs AI), but 3 trials with CDK4/6i (SERD+CDK vs AI+CDK) have all been ➖ What are we missing? See our perspective in EJC with @curijoey (doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca…) A 🧵 1/

🥇 🥈 🥉 The Olympic Medal Count after Day 6 of #MilanoCortina2026! Norway, Italy and USA continue to stay in the TOP 3! Ready for Day 7? #Olympics

Thanks to @Il_Centro for telling my story, from my dear Abruzzo to Rome, Milan and now at @DFCI_BreastOnc @Harvard: a path made possible by leading centers and amazing people with whom this work is built: physicians, researchers, and most of all, patients ilcentro.it/abruzzo/dottor…

Francesca Lollobrigida, local hero of Italy in her last Winter Olympic Games, set an Olympic record to win gold in the women’s 3000m speed skating final 🇮🇹 AND it happened on her 35th birthday 🥳 Live updates: nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

Do processed foods cause cancer? Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, addresses this common concern by exploring the impact of foods with added sugars, sodium, and artificial ingredients on cancer risk, stressing the importance of maintaining a balanced diet.

Ormai sono 4 gli studi che suggeriscono, in maniera indipendentemente, che il vaccino per prevenire il fuoco di sant’Antonio diminuisce di circa il 20% le probabilità di sviluppare demenza senile.

Don't miss this @JCO_ASCO commentary 👉 If Exercise Were a Pill, We'd All Prescribe It to Patients With Cancer. But It's Not. 🔓pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270257/ @fitaftercancer #JenniferLigibel #ExerciseOncology #cancerexercise #exonc #ExerciseOnc

High quality RWD to fill a relevant evidence gap: among 501 young (≤40) pts with node-positive, ER+ breast cancer who had received 5y of OFS, extending ET beyond year 5 was associated with better IBCFS & DRFS. Led by super @ValenzaCarmine! @DFCI_BreastOnc ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JC…

Can GLP-1 drugs reduce the incidence of cancer, independent of weight loss? Results from cohort studies are encouraging for many types (Figure) and clinical trials are ongoing @NatureCancer nature.com/articles/s4301…

Listening to #JenniferLigibel of ⁦@DanaFarber⁩ speak of the issue of #BurnOut in the medical oncology community here at our quarterly #NetworkProviderForum! I think she is amazing! Could listen to her all day! And it would reduce burnout too!!

Here's the #BreastCancer Research Digest-a summary of last week’s publications from select high-impact journals (January 2 - January 9, 2026). #ClinicalResearch #CancerTreatment #BCSM #BreastCancerResearch

Does sugar increase cancer risk? Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, helps us debunk myths and sheds light on the importance of knowing the difference between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar.

1. If you & your friend (same size, age, weight) ate the same 1,000-calorie surplus every day for 3 months, will you gain the same amount of weight? A landmark experiment on identical twins helps us answer this question and that our 🧬 direct the body's response to overeating 🧵

How exercise decreases the risk of cancer and cancer- related mortality by reducing immunosenescence and inflammaging sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Incredibly lucky to be part of this international, dynamic, fun group of @DFCI_BreastOnc fellows and alumni, from whom I learn every day! #SABCS25