Acta Oncologica, Volume 55, Issue 12 (2016)

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Acta Oncologica, Volume 55, Issue 12 (2016)

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EDITORIAL

Editorial
What is most relevant in preoperative rectal cancer chemoradiotherapy – the chemotherapy, the radiation dose or the timing to surgery?
Bengt Glimelius
Pages: 1381-1385
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
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REVIEW

Review
Physical performance measures for predicting outcome in cancer patients: a systematic review
Norbert M. Verweij, Anandi H. W. Schiphorst, Apollo Pronk, Frederiek van den Bos & Marije E. Hamaker
Pages: 1386-1391
Published online: 08 Oct 2016
AbstractforPhysical performance measures for predicting outcome in cancer patients: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (635.7 KB) | Supplemental
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES: Colorectal Cancer

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Effect of increasing radiation dose on pathologic complete response in rectal cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy
Matthew D. Hall, Timothy E. Schultheiss, David D. Smith, Marwan G. Fakih, Jeffrey Y.C. Wong & Yi-Jen Chen
Pages: 1392-1399
Published online: 20 Oct 2016
AbstractforEffect of increasing radiation dose on pathologic complete response in rectal cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Palliative pelvic radiotherapy for symptomatic rectal cancer – a prospective multicenter study
Marte G. Cameron, Christian Kersten, Ingvild Vistad, Rene van Helvoirt, Kjetil Weyde, Christine Undseth, Ingvil Mjaaland, Eva Skovlund, Sophie D. Fosså & Marianne G. Guren
Pages: 1400-1407
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforPalliative pelvic radiotherapy for symptomatic rectal cancer – a prospective multicenter study | Full Text | References | PDF (864.3 KB)
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Clinical outcome of interstitial pulsed dose rate brachytherapy in multimodality treatment of locally advanced primary or recurrent rectal and sigmoid cancer with high risk of incomplete microscopic resection
Mette Bak Nielsen, Peter Christian Rasmussen, Kari Tanderup, Søren Kynde Nielsen, Lars Fokdal, Søren Laurberg & Jacob Christian Lindegaard
Pages: 1408-1413
Published online: 18 Aug 2016
AbstractforClinical outcome of interstitial pulsed dose rate brachytherapy in multimodality treatment of locally advanced primary or recurrent rectal and sigmoid cancer with high risk of incomplete microscopic resection | Full Text | References | PDF (831.1 KB)
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Nomogram for predicting recurrence in stage II colorectal cancer
Nobuaki Hoshino, Suguru Hasegawa, Koya Hida, Kenji Kawada, Riki Ganeko, Kenichi Sugihara & Yoshiharu Sakai
Pages: 1414-1417
Published online: 01 Sep 2016
AbstractforNomogram for predicting recurrence in stage II colorectal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (554.9 KB)
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Lymphovascular and perineural invasion in stage II rectal cancer: a report from the Swedish colorectal cancer registry
Maziar Nikberg, Abbas Chabok, Henry Letocha, Csaba Kindler, Bengt Glimelius & Kenneth Smedh
Pages: 1418-1424
Published online: 12 Oct 2016
AbstractforLymphovascular and perineural invasion in stage II rectal cancer: a report from the Swedish colorectal cancer registry | Full Text | References | PDF (908.2 KB)
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LGR5 and CD133 as prognostic and predictive markers for fluoropyrimidine-based adjuvant chemotherapy in colorectal cancer
Luka Stanisavljević, Mette P. Myklebust, Sabine Leh & Olav Dahl
Pages: 1425-1433
Published online: 20 Jul 2016
AbstractforLGR5 and CD133 as prognostic and predictive markers for fluoropyrimidine-based adjuvant chemotherapy in colorectal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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High tumor mast cell density is associated with longer survival of colon cancer patients
Lubna Mehdawi, Janina Osman, Geriolda Topi & Anita Sjölander
Pages: 1434-1442
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforHigh tumor mast cell density is associated with longer survival of colon cancer patients | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Age-related systemic treatment and survival of patients with metachronous metastases from colorectal cancer
Lieke G. E. M. Razenberg, Geert-Jan Creemers, Laurens V. Beerepoot, Allert H. Vos, Agnes J. van de Wouw, Huub A. A. M. Maas & Valery E. P. P. Lemmens
Pages: 1443-1449
Published online: 01 Sep 2016
AbstractforAge-related systemic treatment and survival of patients with metachronous metastases from colorectal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (446.2 KB)
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES: Thoracic Oncology

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Optimal gross tumor volume definition in lung-sparing intensity modulated radiotherapy for pleural mesothelioma: an in silico study
Angela Botticella, Gilles Defraene, Kristiaan Nackaerts, Christophe M. Deroose, Johan Coolen, Philippe Nafteux, Stephanie Peeters, Umberto Ricardi & Dirk De Ruysscher
Pages: 1450-1455
Published online: 12 Oct 2016
AbstractforOptimal gross tumor volume definition in lung-sparing intensity modulated radiotherapy for pleural mesothelioma: an in silico study | Full Text | References | PDF (931.4 KB) | Supplemental
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES: Prostate Cancer

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Clinical characteristics and primary management of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2007 and 2013: status from a Danish primary referral center
Frederik B. Thomsen, Marta K. Mikkelsen, Rikke B. Hansen, Andrea H. Krug, Anders Glenthøj, Pär Stattin & Klaus Brasso
Pages: 1456-1460
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforClinical characteristics and primary management of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2007 and 2013: status from a Danish primary referral center | Full Text | References | PDF (997.7 KB)
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Proportion and characteristics of men with unknown risk category in the National Prostate Cancer Register of Sweden
Katarina Tomic, Marcus Westerberg, David Robinson, Hans Garmo & Pär Stattin
Pages: 1461-1466
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
AbstractforProportion and characteristics of men with unknown risk category in the National Prostate Cancer Register of Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (879.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Preparedness for side effects and bother in symptomatic men after radical prostatectomy in a prospective, non-randomized trial, LAPPRO
Maryam Derogar, Hanna Dahlstrand, Stefan Carlsson, Anders Bjartell, Jonas Hugosson, Elin Axén, Eva Johansson, Mikael Lagerkvist, Tommy Nyberg, Johan Stranne, Thordis Thorsteinsdottir, Anna Wallerstedt, Eva Haglind, Peter Wiklund, Gunnar Steineck & on behalf of the LAPPRO steering committee
Pages: 1467-1476
Published online: 16 Aug 2016
AbstractforPreparedness for side effects and bother in symptomatic men after radical prostatectomy in a prospective, non-randomized trial, LAPPRO | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES: Supportive Care

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Diagnosis of upper limb lymphedema: development of an evidence-based approach
E. S. Dylke, G. P. Schembri, D. L. Bailey, E. Bailey, L. C. Ward, K. Refshauge, J. Beith, D. Black & S. L. Kilbreath
Pages: 1477-1483
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforDiagnosis of upper limb lymphedema: development of an evidence-based approach | Full Text | References | PDF (837 KB)
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What do stakeholders need to implement shared decision making in routine cancer care? A qualitative needs assessment
Evamaria Müller, Pola Hahlweg & Isabelle Scholl
Pages: 1484-1491
Published online: 08 Sep 2016
AbstractforWhat do stakeholders need to implement shared decision making in routine cancer care? A qualitative needs assessment | Full Text | References | PDF (686.6 KB)
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter
Vismodegib and surgery combined – effective treatment of locally advanced basal cell carcinoma
Jakob Felbo Paulsen, Jógvan S. Øregaard, Anni Linnet Nielsen, Julie Gehl & Alessandro Venzo
Pages: 1492-1494
Published online: 22 Jul 2016
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Patient-reported outcomes: nothing without engagement
Chiara Gerardi, Anna Roberto, Cinzia Colombo & Rita Banzi
Pages: 1494-1495
Published online: 24 Aug 2016
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Acetyl-L-carnitine undervalued in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Davy G. H. A. van Dam, Antoinetta J. M. Beijers & Gerard Vreugdenhil
Pages: 1495-1497
Published online: 08 Sep 2016
First Page PreviewforAcetyl-L-carnitine undervalued in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy? | Full Text | References | PDF (508.9 KB)
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Radiation-induced morbidity evaluated by high-frequency ultrasound
Line H. Schack, Jan Alsner, Jens Overgaard, Christian Nicolaj Andreassen & Birgitte V. Offersen
Pages: 1498-1500
Published online: 01 Sep 2016
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Lovastatin may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction following radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Mitchell S. Anscher, Michael G. Chang, Drew Moghanaki, Mihaela Rosu, Ross B. Mikkelsen, Diane Holdford, Vicki Skinner, B. Mayer Grob, Arun Sanyal, Aiping Wang & Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay
Pages: 1500-1502
Published online: 01 Sep 2016
First Page PreviewforLovastatin may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction following radiation therapy for prostate cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (669.2 KB)
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Letter
Teenage colorectal polyposis and cancer may be caused by constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD)
Jaan Soplepmann & Piret Laidre
Pages: 1503-1505
Published online: 10 Oct 2016
First Page PreviewforTeenage colorectal polyposis and cancer may be caused by constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) | Full Text | References | PDF (408.9 KB)
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Letter
Hepatitis B reactivation during everolimus treatment
Olivier Mir, Maud Toulmonde, Romain Coriat, Stanislas Ropert & Pierre Loulergue
Pages: 1505-1506
Published online: 24 Oct 2016
CitationforHepatitis B reactivation during everolimus treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (308 KB)
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Clinical evaluation of QUANTEC guidelines to predict the risk of cardiac mortality in breast cancer patients
Vitali Moiseenko, John Einck, James Murphy, Jakob Ödén, Judith Bjöhle, Julien Uzan & Giovanna Gagliardi
Pages: 1506-1510
Published online: 12 Oct 2016
First Page PreviewforClinical evaluation of QUANTEC guidelines to predict the risk of cardiac mortality in breast cancer patients | Full Text | References | PDF (877.7 KB)
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Abscopal effect of radiotherapy in a patient with metastatic diffuse-type giant cell tumor
Ingrid M. E. Desar, Pètra M. Braam, Suzanne E. J. Kaal, Winald R. Gerritsen, Wim J. G. Oyen & Winette T. A. van der Graaf
Pages: 1510-1512
Published online: 08 Nov 2016
First Page PreviewforAbscopal effect of radiotherapy in a patient with metastatic diffuse-type giant cell tumor | Full Text | References | PDF (623.2 KB)
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The relative biological effectiveness of carbon ion irradiations of the rat spinal cord increases linearly with LET up to 99 keV/μm
Maria Saager, Christin Glowa, Peter Peschke, Stephan Brons, Rebecca Grün, Michael Scholz, Peter E. Huber, Jürgen Debus & Christian P. Karger
Pages: 1512-1515
Published online: 09 Nov 2016
First Page PreviewforThe relative biological effectiveness of carbon ion irradiations of the rat spinal cord increases linearly with LET up to 99 keV/μm | Full Text | References | PDF (534.1 KB)
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EDITORIAL BOARD

Editorial Board
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Published online: 23 Nov 2016
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