Browsing Department of Clinical Science by Author "Falk, Ragnhild Sørum"

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Factors associated with delayed treatment initiation in an unselected cohort of patients with small-cell lung cancer

Lærum, Dan; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Gallefoss, Frode; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Strand, Trond-Eirik; Fjellbirkeland, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

Background Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive, rapidly progressive malignancy. Thus, expedient diagnosis and treatment initiation is important. This study identifies and quantifies factors associated with ...
Reduced delays in diagnostic pathways for non-small cell lung cancer after local and National initiatives

Lærum, Dan; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Gallefoss, Frode; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Strand, Trond-Eirik; Fjellbirkeland, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

Objectives Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may experience progression and stage shift due to delays in a complex and time-consuming diagnostic work-up. We have analyzed the impact of both a local and ...