Blar i Fakultet for helsevitenskap (HV) på emneord "Cancer"
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Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
(Nursing Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-08)Aim: Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics and subjective and objective measures of cognitive function (CF) between younger older adults (YOA, 60–69 years) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years). ... -
The ambiguous suffering body – a way to discover meaning nuances of dignity
(OsloMet Avhandling 2021;Nr 4, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2021)The body is the center of human experience. The bodily changes caused by cancer disease and treatment affect physical, psychological, social and existential dimensions of life. When meaning and knowledge have their origin ... -
Changes in subjective measures of cognitive function in older adults from the initiation through 12 months after the receipt of chemotherapy
(Cancer Nursing;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-01)Background: Cognitive impairment has a negative impact on older patients with cancer. Objective: Evaluate for inter-individual differences in two subjective measures of cognitive function in older patients (n = 112), ... -
Comparing two classifications of cancer cachexia and their association with survival in patients with unresected pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-24)Cancer cachexia is characterized by reduced weight and muscle mass, poor treatment tolerance and short survival. A universally accepted definition of this condition lacks. Two classifications have recently been proposed; ... -
Depression among older gynecologic and colorectal oncology patients prior to chemotherapy
(Master thesis, 2020)Purpose: This study aims to describe the prevalence of depression and to evaluate the associations between demographic and clinical characteristics and depression among oncology patients aged 60 years and older with ... -
Deterioration in Muscle Mass and Physical Function Differs According to Weight loss History in Cancer Cachexia
(Cancers;Volume 11, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-22)Background: Muscle mass and physical function (PF) are common co-primary endpoints in cancer cachexia trials, but there is a lack of data on how these outcomes interact over time. The aim of this secondary analysis of data ... -
Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia
(Cancers 2019;11(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Muscle mass and physical function (PF) are common co-primary endpoints in cancer cachexia trials, but there is a lack of data on how these outcomes interact over time. The aim of this secondary analysis of data ... -
Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-08)Purpose A systematical literature review evaluating the effect of dietary counseling in treating weight loss and improving energy intake in patients with advanced cancer with different stages of cachexia. Principal ... -
Dignity and loss of dignity: Experiences of older women living with incurable cancer at home
(Health Care for Women International; Volume 41, 2020 - Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with 13 women, and participant observations ... -
Does the cancer patient’s disease stage matter? : a comparative study of caregivers’ mental health and health related quality of life
(Palliative & supportive care;FirstView, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: Cancer affects both patients and their caregivers. Caregiver burden may change during different stages of the patients’ cancer trajectory. Limited research has focused on the impact of being a caregiver, assessed ... -
Dose Distribution in the Heart and Cardiac Chambers Following 4-field Radiation Therapy of Breast Cancer: a Retrospective Study
(Breast cancer: basic and clinical research;7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-03-20)Purpose: To evaluate cardiac doses in breast cancer patients with stage II/III treated with 4-field radiotherapy based on computed tomography (CT) dose planning. Methods and Materials: Based on archived CT images, whole ... -
Elucidation of the anti-tumor effect of the synthetic retinoid, CD437, in malignant melanoma
(Master thesis, 2010)The synthetic retinoid 6-[3-(1-Adamantyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-2-naphthalene Carboxylic Acid (CD437/AHPN) has been shown to have an antiproliferative effect, as well as being a potent inducer of apoptosis, in many cancer ... -
Epigenetic and genetic influence on radiation responce.
(Master thesis, 2011)Clinical experience has demonstrated that some tumors are more resistant towards ionizing radiation than others. There is strong evidence that both genetic and epigenetic characteristics of the tumor and surrounding tissue ... -
Food intake by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake as well as weight change in patients with advanced cancer
(Clinical Nutrition Experimental; Volume 25, June 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background & aims The aim of this study was to test how well the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) question about food intake correlates with a well-established measurement of food intake. Furthermore, ... -
The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(The Lancet Oncology;Volume 23, Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-29)Background: In estimating the global burden of cancer, adolescents and young adults with cancer are often overlooked, despite being a distinct subgroup with unique epidemiology, clinical care needs, and societal impact. ... -
The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
(Lancet Oncology;Volume 20, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Accurate childhood cancer burden data are crucial for resource planning and health policy prioritisation. Model-based estimates are necessary because cancer surveillance data are scarce or non-existent in many ... -
L1CAM as a prognostic marker in stage I endometrial cancer: A validation study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background L1 cell adhesion molecule (L1CAM) overexpression has been reported to be strongly associated with poor prognosis in early stage endometrial cancer (EC). We aimed at the validation of L1CAM as a marker of ... -
Pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in older home-dwelling people with cancer
(Nursing Open;Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-07)Aim: Globally, cancer incidence counts for more than 14 million cases and the number increases with age. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in association with ... -
Patients experiences with a welfare technology application for remote home care: A longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)To explore the longitudinal experiences using an application named remote home care for remote palliative care among patients with cancer living at home. Background: Introducing welfare technology in home-based care for ... -
Physical function endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 1 of the cachexia endpoints series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In cancer cachexia trials, measures of physical function are commonly used as endpoints. For drug trials to obtain regulatory approval, efficacy in physical function endpoints may be needed alongside other measures. However, ...