Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ursin, Giske"
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A Longitudinal Study of the Association between Mammographic Density and Gene Expression in Normal Breast Tissue
Bergholtz, Helga; Lien, Tonje Gulbrandsen; Ursin, Giske; Holmen, Marit Muri; Helland, Åslaug; Sørlie, Therese; Haakensen, Vilde Drageset (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01-06)High mammographic density (MD) is associated with a 4–6 times increase in breast cancer risk. For post-menopausal women,MD often decreases over time, but little is known about the underlying biological mechanisms. MD ... -
Mammographic density and histopathologic characteristics of screen-detected tumors in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program
Moshina, Nataliia; Ursin, Giske; Hoff, Solveig Roth; Akslen, Lars A.; Roman, Marta; Sebuødegård, Sofie; Hofvind, Solveig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-18)Background. High mammographic density might mask breast tumors, resulting in delayed diagnosis or missed cancers. Purpose. To investigate the association between mammographic density and histopathologic tumor characteristics ... -
Polymorphisms in hormone metabolism and growth factor genes and mammographic density in Norwegian postmenopausal hormone therapy users and non-users
Ellingjord-Dale, Merete; Lee, Eunjung; Couto, Elisabeth; Ozhand, Ali; Qureshi, Samera Azeem; Hofvind, Solveig; Van Den Berg, David J.; Akslen, Lars A.; Grotmol, Tom; Ursin, Giske (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-10-27)Introduction: Mammographic density (MD) is one of the strongest known breast cancer risk factors. Estrogen and progestin therapy (EPT) has been associated with increases in MD. Dense breast tissue is characterized by ... -
The power of empirical data; lessons from the clinical registry initiatives in Scandinavian cancer care
Nilbert, Mef; Thomsen, Linda Aagaard; Winther Jensen, Jens; Møller, Henrik; Borre, Michael; Widenlou Nordmark, Arvid; Lambe, Mats; Brändström, Helena; Kørner, Hartwig; Møller, Bjørn; Ursin, Giske (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 ...