Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Journals "Acta Oncologica"
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Molecular characterization of a large unselected cohort of metastatic colorectal cancers in relation to primary tumor location, rare metastatic sites and prognosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-10)Background: We have reported that BRAF V600E mutations and microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) are more prevalent in a population-based cohort of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients than has been reported from ... -
The power of empirical data; lessons from the clinical registry initiatives in Scandinavian cancer care
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background In Scandinavia, there is a strong tradition for research and quality monitoring based on registry data. In Denmark, Norway and Sweden, 63 clinical registries collect data on disease characteristics, treatment ... -
Terminal digit preference: a source of measurement error in breast cancer diameter reporting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: Women diagnosed with breast cancer are offered treatment and therapy based on tumor characteristics, including tumor diameter. There is scarce knowledge whether tumor diameter is accurately reported, or whether ... -
TP53 status predicts long-term survival in locally advanced breast cancer after primary chemotherapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10)Background: Before the advent of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery alone were associated with a high risk of uncontrolled locoregional relapses in locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). Material and methods: ... -
Variation in relative biological effectiveness for cognitive structures in proton therapy of pediatric brain tumors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Clinically, a constant value of 1.1 is used for the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of protons, whereas in vitro the RBE has been shown to vary depending on physical dose, tissue type, and linear energy ...