Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ursin, Giske"
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Colorectal cancer screening with repeated fecal immunochemical test versus sigmoidoscopy: baseline results from a randomized trial
Randel, Kristin Ranheim; Schult, Anna Lisa; Botteri, Edoardo; Hoff, Geir; Bretthauer, Michael; Ursin, Giske; Natvig, Erik; Berstad, Paula; Jørgensen, Anita; Sandvei, Per Kristian; Olsen, Marie Kristin Ek; Frigstad, Svein Oskar; Darre-Næss, Ole; Norvard, Espen R.; Bolstad, Nils; Kørner, Hartwig; Wibe, Arne; Wensaas, Knut-Arne; de Lange, Thomas; Holme, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background and aims: The comparative effectiveness of sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is unknown. Methods: Individuals aged 50-74 years living in South-East Norway ... -
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 ...