• Estradiol measurement in translational studies of breast cancer 

      Lønning, Per Eystein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07)
      Plasma estrogen measurement with use of radioimmunoassays has been instrumental in the development of aromatase inhibitors for endocrine therapy of postmenopausal breast cancer. However, due to low plasma estrogen ...
    • Impact of body mass index and fat distribution on sex steroid levels in endometrial carcinoma: A retrospective study 

      van Weelden, Willem Jan; Fasmer, Kristine Eldevik; Tangen, Ingvild Løberg; IntHout, Joanna; Abbink, Karin; van Herwaarden, Antonius E.; Krakstad, Camilla; Massuger, Leon F.A.G.; Haldorsen, Ingfrid S.; Pijnenborg, Johanna M.A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-07)
      Background Obesity is an important cause of multiple cancer types, amongst which endometrial cancer (EC). The relation between obesity and cancer is complicated and involves alterations in insulin metabolism, response to ...