• Effects of replacing PSA with Stockholm3 for diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer in a healthcare system – the Stavanger experience 

      Viste, Eirik; Vinje, Cathrine Alvær; Lid, Torgeir Gilje; Skeie, Svein; Evjen-Olsen, Øystein; Nordström, Tobias; Thorsen, Olav; Gilje, Bjørnar; Janssen, Emiel; Kjosavik, Svein Reidar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Objective To describe early experience of replacing PSA with Stockholm3 for detection of prostate cancer in primary care. Design and methods Longitudinal observations, comparing outcome measures before and after the ...
    • A gene signature identifying CIN3 regression and cervical cancer survival 

      Halle, Mari Kyllesø; Munk, Ane Cecilie Dæhli; Engesæter, Birgit Øvstebø; Akbari, Saleha; Frafjord, Astri; Høivik, Erling Andre; Forsse, David Erik; Fasmer, Kristine Eldevik; Woie, Kathrine; Haldorsen, Ingfrid S.; Bertelsen, Bjørn; Janssen, Emiel; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Krakstad, Camilla; Øvestad, Irene Tveiterås (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-16)
      The purpose of this study was to establish a gene signature that may predict CIN3 regression and that may aid in selecting patients who may safely refrain from conization. Oncomine mRNA data including 398 immune-related ...
    • High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) Associates with Increased Proliferation and Attenuated Immune Signaling 

      Øvestad, Irene Tveiterås; Engesæter, Birgit Øvstebø; Halle, Mari Kyllesø; Akbari, Saleha; Bicskei, Beatrix; Lapin, Morten; Austdal, Marie; Janssen, Emiel; Krakstad, Camilla; Lillesand, Melinda; Nordhus, Marit; Munk, Ane Cecilie Dæhli; Gudlaugsson, Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Implementation of high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) screening and the increasing proportion of HPV vaccinated women in the screening program will reduce the percentage of HPV positive women with oncogenic potential. ...
    • Importance of endocrine treatment adherence and persistence in breast cancer survivorship: a systematic review 

      Eliassen, Finn; Blåfjelldal, Vibeke; Helland, Thomas; Hjorth, Cathrine Fonnesbech; Hølland, Kari; Lode, Lise; Bertelsen, Bjørn-Erik; Janssen, Emiel; Mellgren, Gunnar; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Søiland, Håvard; Lende, Tone Hoel (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Purpose Adjuvant endocrine treatment is essential for treating luminal subtypes of breast cancer, which constitute 75% of all breast malignancies. However, the detrimental side effects of treatment make it difficult for ...
    • Improving public cancer care by implementing precision medicine in Norway: IMPRESS-Norway 

      Helland, Åslaug; Russnes, Hege Elisabeth Giercksky; Fagereng, Gro Live; Al-Shibli, Khalid Ibrahim; Andersson, Yvonne; Berg, Thomas; Bjørge, Line; Blix, Egil Støre; Bjerkehagen, Bodil; Brabrand, Sigmund; Dalhaug, Astrid; Dietzel, Dalia; Dønnem, Tom; Enerly, Espen; Flobak, Åsmund; Fluge, Sverre; Gilje, Bjørnar; Gjertsen, Bjørn Tore; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Grønås, Kari; Guren, Tormod Kyrre; Hamre, Hanne Mari; Haug, Åse; Heinrich, Daniel; Hjortland, Geir Olav; Hovig, Eivind; Hovland, Randi; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte; Janssen, Emiel; Kyte, Jon A; Gythfeldt, Hedda; Lothe, Ragnhild Adelheid; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Meza, Leonardo Zepeda; Munthe-Kaas, Monica Cheng; Nguyen, Olav Toai Duc; Niehusmann, Pitt; Nilsen, Hilde; Puco, Katarina; Ree, Anne Hansen; Riste, Tonje Bøyum; Semb, Karin; Steinskog, Eli Sihn Samdal; Stensvold, Andreas; Suhrke, Pål; Tennøe, Øyvind Krohn; Tjønnfjord, Geir Erland; Vassbotn, Liv Jorunn; Aas, Eline; Aasebø, Kristine Øverås; Tasken, Kjetil; Smeland, Sigbjørn; Cameron, Marte Grønlie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Background Matching treatment based on tumour molecular characteristics has revolutionized the treatment of some cancers and has given hope to many patients. Although personalized cancer care is an old concept, renewed ...
    • Influence of pre-operative oral carbohydrate loading vs. standard fasting on tumor proliferation and clinical outcome in breast cancer patients - a randomized trial 

      Lende, Tone Hoel; Austdal, Marie; Varhaugvik, Anne Elin; Skaland, Ivar; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Akslen, Lars A.; Søiland, Håvard; Janssen, Emiel; Baak, Jan P.A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-08)
      Background: Conflicting results have been reported on the influence of carbohydrates in breast cancer. Objective: To determine the influence of pre-operative per-oral carbohydrate load on proliferation in breast tumors. ...
    • Low Z-4OHtam concentrations are associated with adverse clinical outcome among early stage premenopausal breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant tamoxifen 

      Helland, Thomas; Naume, Bjørn; Hustad, Steinar; Bifulco, Ersilia; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Sætersdal, Anna Barbro; Synnestvedt, Marit; Lende, Tone Hoel; Gilje, Bjørnar; Mjaaland, Ingvil; Weyde, Kjetil; Blix, Egil Støre; Wiedswang, Gro; Borgen, Elin; Hertz, Daniel Louis; Janssen, Emiel; Mellgren, Gunnar; Søiland, Håvard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Low steady‐state levels of active tamoxifen metabolites have been associated with inferior treatment outcomes. In this retrospective analysis of 406 estrogen receptor‐positive breast cancer (BC) patients receiving adjuvant ...
    • Metabolic consequences of perioperative oral carbohydrates in breast cancer patients - an explorative study 

      Lende, Tone Hoel; Austdal, Marie; Bathen, Tone Frost; Varhaugvik, Anne Elin; Skaland, Ivar; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Egeland, Nina Gran; Lunde, Siri; Akslen, Lars A.; Jonsdottir, Kristin; Janssen, Emiel; Søiland, Håvard; Baak, Jan P.A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-12-04)
      Background: The metabolic consequences of preoperative carbohydrate load in breast cancer patients are not known. The present explorative study investigated the systemic and tumor metabolic changes after preoperative ...
    • Olaparib monotherapy as primary treatment in unselected triple negative breast cancer 

      Eikesdal, Hans Petter; Yndestad, Synnøve; Elzawahry, Asmaa; Llop-Guevara, Alba; Gilje, Bjørnar; Blix, Egil Støre; Espelid, Helge; Lundgren, Steinar; Geisler, Jürgen; Vagstad, Geirfinn; Venizelos, Andreas; Minsaas, Laura; Leirvaag, Beryl; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Vintermyr, Olav Karsten; Aase, Hildegunn Siv; Aas, Turid; Balmaña, Judith; Serra, Violeta; Janssen, Emiel; Knappskog, Stian; Lønning, Per Eystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Background The antitumor efficacy of PARP inhibitors (PARPi) for breast cancer patients harboring germline BRCA1/2 (gBRCA1/2) mutations is well established. While PARPi monotherapy was ineffective in patients with metastatic ...
    • Prenatal BRCA1 epimutations contribute significantly to triple-negative breast cancer development 

      Nikolaienko, Oleksii; Eikesdal, Hans Petter; Berge, Elisabet Ognedal; Gilje, Bjørnar; Lundgren, Steinar; Blix, Egil Støre; Espelid, Helge; Geisler, Jürgen; Geisler, Stephanie; Janssen, Emiel; Yndestad, Synnøve; Minsaas, Laura; Leirvaag, Beryl; Lillestøl, Reidun Kristine; Knappskog, Stian; Lønning, Per Eystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Background Normal cell BRCA1 epimutations have been associated with increased risk of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). However, the fraction of TNBCs that may have BRCA1 epimutations as their underlying cause is ...
    • Serum concentrations of active tamoxifen metabolites predict long-term survival in adjuvantly treated breast cancer patients 

      Helland, Thomas; Henne, Nina; Bifulco, Ersilia; Naume, Bjørn; Borgen, Elin; Kristensen, Vessela N.; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Lash, Timothy L; Grenaker, Grethe Irene; van Schaik, RHN; Janssen, Emiel; Hustad, Simon Steinar; Lien, Ernst Asbjørn; Mellgren, Gunnar; Søiland, Håvard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-11-28)
      Background: Controversies exist as to whether the genetic polymorphisms of the enzymes responsible for the metabolism of tamoxifen can predict breast cancer outcome in patients using adjuvant tamoxifen. Direct measurement ...
    • Triaging HPV-Positive Cervical Samples with p16 and Ki-67 Dual Stained Cytology within an Organized Screening Program—A Prospective Observational Study from Western Norway 

      Øvestad, Irene Tveiterås; Dalen, Ingvild; Andersland, Marie Songstad; Vintermyr, Olav Karsten; Moltu, Pia; Berland, Jannicke; Janssen, Emiel; Haugland, Hans Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      The implementation of high-risk human papillomavirus testing (hrHPV testing) as a screening method in substitute for cytology has evoked the need for more sensitive and less objective tests for the triage of HPV-positive ...