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Days at home in the last three months of life: patterns-of-care analysis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: To calculate the number of days patients with terminal non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spent at home in the last 3 months of life, and to identify factors that predict a lower proportion of days at ... -
Days at home in the last three months of life: patterns-of-care analysis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: To calculate the number of days patients with terminal non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spent at home in the last 3 months of life, and to identify factors that predict a lower proportion of days at home. ... -
Emerging Role of Epigenetic Alterations as Biomarkers and Novel Targets for Treatments in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01)Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal disease with limited treatment options. Emerging evidence shows that epigenetic alterations are present in PDAC. The changes are potentially reversible and therefore ... -
Homeworld/Alienworld: a qualitative study about existential experiences after cancer treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07)Background As a group, cancer survivors experience significant vulnerability and existential challenges. The biomedical approach dominating health care is insufficient to meet such existential challenges in an individualistic, ... -
Is There a Trojan Horse to Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer Biology? A Review of the Trypsin-PAR2 Axis to Proliferation, Early Invasion, and Metastasis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-02)Purpose: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of solid tumors and is associated with aggressive cancer biology. The purpose is to review the role of trypsin and effect on molecular and cellular processes potentially ... -
Life after cancer treatment – existential experiences of longing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10)Purpose: The study aimed to gain insight into existential longing as experienced by people treated for cancer. Method: An exploratory phenomenological–hermeneutical design was used, and data were collected through in-depth ... -
Life pushing through: Coming to writing and mining for deep reflexivity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)As a researcher, three of my fields of interest have been the breast, breast cancer and death. In 2020, life interrupted as my mother phoned to say that a CT-scan had revealed a small growth in her left breast. Having just ... -
Next-of-kin involvement in improving hospital cancer care quality and safety – a qualitative cross-case study as basis for theory development
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05)Background Next-of-kin are an extension of healthcare professionals in all stages of cancer care. They offer care activities such as interpretations of symptoms, and reporting of negative or adverse effects of treatment, ... -
The overriding role of surgery and tumor grade for long-term survival in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: A population-based cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06)Background Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) comprise a heterogeneous disease group. Factors that affect long-term survival remain uncertain. Complete population-representative cohorts with long-term ... -
Patterns of Care and Survival in Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become a mainstay of treatment for different cancer types. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patterns of care and overall survival (OS) after diagnosis of brain ... -
Platelet microparticles protect acute myelogenous leukemia cells against daunorubicin-induced apoptosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04)The role of platelets in cancer development and progression is increasingly evident, and several platelet–cancer interactions have been discovered, including the uptake of platelet microparticles (PMPs) by cancer cells. ... -
Prevalence of PD‑L1 expression is associated with EMAST, density of peritumoral T‑cells and recurrence‑free survival in operable non‑metastatic colorectal cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08)Introduction Microsatellite instability (MSI) predict response to anti-PD1 immunotherapy in colorectal cancer (CRC). CRCs with MSI have higher infiltration of immune cells related to a better survival. Elevated Microsatellite ... -
Prognostic value and reproducibility of different microscopic characteristics in the WHO grading systems for pTa and pT1 urinary bladder urothelial carcinomas
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08)Background: European treatment guidelines for pTa and pT1 urinary bladder urothelial carcinoma depend highly on stage and WHO-grade. Both the WHO73 and the WHO04 grading systems show some intra- and interobserver variability. ... -
Reasons for Use of and Experiences with Homeopathic Treatment as an Adjunct to Usual Cancer Care: Results of a Small Qualitative Study.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-09)Background A signi ficant proportion of patients with cancer consult with homeopaths. No former qualitative study has reported on experiences with homeopathy in this patient group. This study aimed to learn about the reasons ...