Trude Rakel Balstad
About
Clinical Dietitian and researcher in the Research group for Cancer and Palliative Care, working with multimodal interventions for cancer cachexia and projects aiming to improve the evidence and quality of nutritional assessment and support in advanced cancer.
Education:
- Clinical Dietitian from the University of Oslo, 2004
- Basic course in University teaching (100 hours), Institute for Educational Research, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo, 2009
- PhD, University of Oslo, 2010
Research Interest:
- Cancer cachexia: treatment, classification and biomarkers
- Malnutrition and nutritional therapy for cancer patients
- Validation of methods for assessment of nutritional status and food intake in cancer patients
Research projects:
- MENAC study: Multimodal treatment of cancer cachexia
- Paraenteral nutrition in patients with incurable cancer (PATNIC study)
- Resting Energy Expenditure in Palliative Cancer Patients (REPAT) - an explorative study in patients with incurable cancer
Teaching and supervising:
- Leader of the PhD programme in Palliative Care (2015-2017), and coordinator of a PhD course in palliative care research
- Teaching at various palliative care courses arranged by the Regional advisory unit for palliative care, Mid-Norway, and at the master programme in Pain and Palliative Care, NTNU
- Supervision of PhD students, master students and medical students
Publications
2026
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Bye, Asta;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Raaness, Ida Ervik;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Klepstad, Pål;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Dajani, Olav;
Kaasa, Stein;
Aass, Nina Kathrine.
(2026)
Linking Inflammation to Reduced Food Intake in Advanced Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Lequerica, Maria Jose;
Stensvold, Dorthe;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Lydersen, Stian;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim.
(2026)
Effects of 5 Years of Aerobic Exercise on Sarcopenia in Older Adults—Secondary Outcomes of the Generation 100 Study.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic article
2025
-
Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger;
Mjelle, Robin;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kristensen, Are Korsnes;
Slagsvold, Jens Erik;
Westvik, Ganna Surzhykova;
Elvebakken, Hege;
Hofsli, Eva;
Hatlevoll, Ingunn.
(2025)
Serum miRNA Signatures in Cancer Cachexia Depend on Systemic Inflammation.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Erichsen, Marianne;
Solheim, Tora S;
Ottestad, Inger;
Paur, Ingvild;
Sande, Rikka Frøyen;
Nygaard, Astrid;
Markhus, Emilie Hjønnevåg;
Thoresen, Lene;
Thronæs, Morten;
Tangvik, Randi Julie.
(2025)
Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Incurable Cancer: Exploring the Heterogenous and Non-Randomised Clinical Landscape.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Salvesen, Øyvind Olav;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Kaasa, Stein;
Klepstad, Pål;
Solheim, Tora S.
(2025)
A comparison of inflammatory markers’ potential to predict weight loss in advanced cancer: a prospective observational study.
Journal of Circulating Biomarkers (JCB)
Academic article
-
Dajani, Olav;
Philips, Iain;
Størkson, Ester Kristine;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Dolan, Ross;
Greil, Christine;
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild.
(2025)
Oncological and Survival Endpoints in Cancer Cachexia Clinical Trials: Systematic Review 6 of the Cachexia Endpoints Series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
2024
-
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Solheim, Tora S;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Thronæs, Morten.
(2024)
Parenteral Nutrition in Palliative Cancer Care: Detrimental, Futile, or Beneficial?.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bråtveit, Marianne;
Solheim, Tora S;
Koteng, Lisa Heide;
Bye, Asta;
Dahl Jakobsen, Rasmus;
Schødt-Osmo, Bente;
Fjeldstad, Siv Hilde;
Erichsen, Marianne;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne.
(2024)
Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia.
Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
Academic literature review
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Ottestad, Inger;
Bye, Asta;
Greil, Christine;
Arends, Jann;
Baracos, Vickie;
Brown, Leo R.;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D..
(2024)
Appetite and dietary intake endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 2 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Coats, Andrew J.S.;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D.;
Fallon, Marie T..
(2024)
Quality of life endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic review 3 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Koteng, Lisa Heide;
Sand, Kari;
Paur, Ingvild;
Bye, Asta;
Ervik, Bente;
Solheim, Tora S;
Ottestad, Inger;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2024)
Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives.
Clinical Nutrition Open Science
Academic article
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Helgesen, Elisabeth Hagen;
Ulevåg, Ragnhild;
Solheim, Tora S;
Thronæs, Morten;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne.
(2024)
Appetite Loss in Patients with Advanced Cancer Treated at an Acute Palliative Care Unit.
Current Oncology
Academic article
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Brown, Leo R.;
Sousa, Mariana S.;
Yule, Michael S.;
Baracos, Vickie E.;
McMillan, Donald C.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D..
(2024)
Body weight and composition endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 4 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Yule, Michael S.;
Thompson, Joshua;
Leesahatsawat, Khachonphat;
Sousa, Mariana S.;
Anker, Stefan D.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav.
(2024)
Biomarker endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 5 of the cachexia endpoint series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
2023
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McDonald, James;
Sayers, Judith;
Anker, Stefan D.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Baracos, Vickie;
Brown, Leo;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross.
(2023)
Physical function endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 1 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
2022
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Løhre, Erik T;
Thoresen, Lene;
Thronæs, Morten;
Skjelvan, Laila Strand;
Helgås, Ragnhild Green;
Solheim, Tora S;
Sand, Kari.
(2022)
Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: The
Healthcare Providers’ Perspective.
Oncology and Therapy
Academic article
2020
-
Bye, Asta;
Sandmæl, Jon Arne;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Thorsen, Lene;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Pripp, Are Hugo;
Oldervoll, Line Merethe.
(2020)
Exercise and nutrition interventions in patients with head and neck cancer during curative treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nutrients
Academic literature review
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Pettersen, Caroline Hild;
Schønberg, Svanhild Margrethe Arentz;
Skorpen, Frank;
Fallon, Marie T.;
Kaasa, Stein;
Bye, Asta;
Laird, Barry J. A.;
Stene, Guro Birgitte.
(2020)
Power comparisons and clinical meaning of outcome measures in assessing treatment effect in cancer cachexia: secondary analysis from a randomised pilot multimodal intervention trial.
Frontiers in Nutrition
Academic article
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Henriksen, Christine;
Thoresen, Britt Lene;
Fjøseide, Berit;
Lorentzen, Sissi C. Stove;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Ottery, Faith;
Jager-Wittenaar, Harriet.
(2020)
Linguistic and content validation of the translated and culturally adapted PG-SGA, as perceived by Norwegian cancer patients and healthcare professionals.
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
Academic article
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Paur, Ingvild;
Gjelstad, Ingrid Merethe Fange;
Thoresen, Lene.
(2020)
Harris-Benedict-ligningen for å estimere individers
basalmetabolske rate er 100 år!.
Norsk tidsskrift for ernæring (NTFE)
Popular science article
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Sandmæl, Jon Arne;
Bye, Asta;
Solheim, Tora S;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Thorsen, Lene;
Skovlund, Eva;
Kaasa, Stein;
Lund, Jo-Åsmund;
Oldervoll, Line Merethe.
(2020)
Physical rehabilitation in patients with head and neck cancer: Impact on health-related quality of life and suitability of a post-treatment program.
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology (LIO)
Academic article
2019
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Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Combining optimal nutrition and exercise in a multimodal approach for patients with active cancer and risk for losing weight: Rationale and practical approach.
Nutrition - The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences
Academic literature review
-
Bye, Asta;
Meli, Kari;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J;
Kaasa, Stein;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Food intake by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake as well as weight change in patients with advanced cancer.
Clinical Nutrition Experimental
Academic article
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo;
Bye, Asta;
Kaasa, Stein;
Fallon, Marie T.;
Laird, Barry J;
Maddocks, Matthew;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2019)
Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia.
Cancers
Academic article
-
Thronæs, Morten;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Klepstad, Pål;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Kaasa, Stein;
Knudsen, Anne Kari;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2019)
Pain management index (PMI)-does it reflect cancer patients' wish for focus on pain?.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic article
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Tobberup, Randi;
Thoresen, Lene;
Falkmer, Ursula;
Yilmaz, Mette K.;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Effects of current parenteral nutrition treatment on health-related quality of life, physical function, nutritional status, survival and adverse events exclusively in patients with advanced cancer: A systematic literature review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
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Blackwood, Honor A.;
Hall, Charlie C.;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Fallon, Marie;
Haraldsdottir, Erna;
Laird, Barry J.
(2019)
A systematic review examining nutrition support interventions in patients with incurable cancer.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic literature review
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Jenssen, Cathrine Ragna Solheim;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Thoresen, Lene;
Sand, Kari.
(2019)
Patient interpretation of the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) Short Form.
Patient Preference and Adherence
Academic article
2018
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kaasa, Stein;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2018)
Multimodal behandling av kakeksi hos kreftpasienter.
Bestpractice Onkologi/Hematologi
Academic article
-
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J. A.;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Baracos, Vickie;
Strasser, Florian;
Griffiths, Gareth;
Maddocks, Matthew;
Fallon, Marie.
(2018)
Cancer cachexia: Rationale for the MENAC (Multimodal - Exercise, Nutrition and Anti-inflammatory medication for Cachexia) trial.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Academic article
-
Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2018)
Endpoints in clinical trials in cancer cachexia: where to start?.
Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
Academic article
2017
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Almberg, Sigrun Saur;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Knudsen, Anne Kari;
Kaasa, Stein;
Thronæs, Morten;
Laird, Barry J;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2017)
A cross-sectional study examining the prevalence of cachexia and areas of unmet need in patients with cancer.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic article
-
Wheelwright, Sally J.;
Hopkinson, Jane B.;
Darlington, Anne-Sophie;
Fitzsimmons, Deborah F.;
Fayers, Peter;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bredart, Anne;
Hammerlid, Eva;
Kaasa, Stein;
Nicolatou-Galitis, Ourania.
(2017)
Development of the EORTC QLQ-CAX24, A Questionnaire for Cancer Patients With Cachexia.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Academic article
-
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Bye, Asta;
Johns, Neil;
Pettersen, Caroline Hild Hakvåg;
Fallon, Marie;
Fayers, Peter;
Fearon, Kenneth.
(2017)
A randomized phase II feasibility trial of a multimodal intervention for the management of cachexia in lung and pancreatic cancer.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic article
2014
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kaasa, Stein;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2014)
Multimodal nutrition/anabolic therapy for wasting conditions.
Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
Academic literature review
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Strasser, Florian;
Kaasa, Stein;
Bye, Asta.
(2014)
Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
2013
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Helbostad, Jorunn;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Riphagen, Ingrid Ingeborg;
Kaasa, Stein;
Oldervoll, Line Merete.
(2013)
Effect of physical exercise on muscle mass and strength in cancer patients during treatment : A systematic review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
Journal publications
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Bye, Asta;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Raaness, Ida Ervik;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Klepstad, Pål;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Dajani, Olav;
Kaasa, Stein;
Aass, Nina Kathrine.
(2026)
Linking Inflammation to Reduced Food Intake in Advanced Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Lequerica, Maria Jose;
Stensvold, Dorthe;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Lydersen, Stian;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Helbostad, Jorunn Hege Lægdheim.
(2026)
Effects of 5 Years of Aerobic Exercise on Sarcopenia in Older Adults—Secondary Outcomes of the Generation 100 Study.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic article
-
Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger;
Mjelle, Robin;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kristensen, Are Korsnes;
Slagsvold, Jens Erik;
Westvik, Ganna Surzhykova;
Elvebakken, Hege;
Hofsli, Eva;
Hatlevoll, Ingunn.
(2025)
Serum miRNA Signatures in Cancer Cachexia Depend on Systemic Inflammation.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Erichsen, Marianne;
Solheim, Tora S;
Ottestad, Inger;
Paur, Ingvild;
Sande, Rikka Frøyen;
Nygaard, Astrid;
Markhus, Emilie Hjønnevåg;
Thoresen, Lene;
Thronæs, Morten;
Tangvik, Randi Julie.
(2025)
Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Incurable Cancer: Exploring the Heterogenous and Non-Randomised Clinical Landscape.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Salvesen, Øyvind Olav;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Kaasa, Stein;
Klepstad, Pål;
Solheim, Tora S.
(2025)
A comparison of inflammatory markers’ potential to predict weight loss in advanced cancer: a prospective observational study.
Journal of Circulating Biomarkers (JCB)
Academic article
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kaasa, Stein;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2018)
Multimodal behandling av kakeksi hos kreftpasienter.
Bestpractice Onkologi/Hematologi
Academic article
-
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Solheim, Tora S;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger;
Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Thronæs, Morten.
(2024)
Parenteral Nutrition in Palliative Cancer Care: Detrimental, Futile, or Beneficial?.
Current Oncology
Academic article
-
McDonald, James;
Sayers, Judith;
Anker, Stefan D.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Baracos, Vickie;
Brown, Leo;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross.
(2023)
Physical function endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 1 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bråtveit, Marianne;
Solheim, Tora S;
Koteng, Lisa Heide;
Bye, Asta;
Dahl Jakobsen, Rasmus;
Schødt-Osmo, Bente;
Fjeldstad, Siv Hilde;
Erichsen, Marianne;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne.
(2024)
Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia.
Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
Academic literature review
-
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J. A.;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Baracos, Vickie;
Strasser, Florian;
Griffiths, Gareth;
Maddocks, Matthew;
Fallon, Marie.
(2018)
Cancer cachexia: Rationale for the MENAC (Multimodal - Exercise, Nutrition and Anti-inflammatory medication for Cachexia) trial.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Academic article
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Løhre, Erik T;
Thoresen, Lene;
Thronæs, Morten;
Skjelvan, Laila Strand;
Helgås, Ragnhild Green;
Solheim, Tora S;
Sand, Kari.
(2022)
Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: The
Healthcare Providers’ Perspective.
Oncology and Therapy
Academic article
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Almberg, Sigrun Saur;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Knudsen, Anne Kari;
Kaasa, Stein;
Thronæs, Morten;
Laird, Barry J;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2017)
A cross-sectional study examining the prevalence of cachexia and areas of unmet need in patients with cancer.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic article
-
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Combining optimal nutrition and exercise in a multimodal approach for patients with active cancer and risk for losing weight: Rationale and practical approach.
Nutrition - The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences
Academic literature review
-
Dajani, Olav;
Philips, Iain;
Størkson, Ester Kristine;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Dolan, Ross;
Greil, Christine;
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild.
(2025)
Oncological and Survival Endpoints in Cancer Cachexia Clinical Trials: Systematic Review 6 of the Cachexia Endpoints Series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Ottestad, Inger;
Bye, Asta;
Greil, Christine;
Arends, Jann;
Baracos, Vickie;
Brown, Leo R.;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D..
(2024)
Appetite and dietary intake endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 2 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Helbostad, Jorunn;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Riphagen, Ingrid Ingeborg;
Kaasa, Stein;
Oldervoll, Line Merete.
(2013)
Effect of physical exercise on muscle mass and strength in cancer patients during treatment : A systematic review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
-
Bye, Asta;
Meli, Kari;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J;
Kaasa, Stein;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Food intake by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake as well as weight change in patients with advanced cancer.
Clinical Nutrition Experimental
Academic article
-
Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Coats, Andrew J.S.;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D.;
Fallon, Marie T..
(2024)
Quality of life endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic review 3 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
-
Bye, Asta;
Sandmæl, Jon Arne;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Thorsen, Lene;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Pripp, Are Hugo;
Oldervoll, Line Merethe.
(2020)
Exercise and nutrition interventions in patients with head and neck cancer during curative treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nutrients
Academic literature review
-
Wheelwright, Sally J.;
Hopkinson, Jane B.;
Darlington, Anne-Sophie;
Fitzsimmons, Deborah F.;
Fayers, Peter;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bredart, Anne;
Hammerlid, Eva;
Kaasa, Stein;
Nicolatou-Galitis, Ourania.
(2017)
Development of the EORTC QLQ-CAX24, A Questionnaire for Cancer Patients With Cachexia.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Academic article
-
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo;
Bye, Asta;
Kaasa, Stein;
Fallon, Marie T.;
Laird, Barry J;
Maddocks, Matthew;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2019)
Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia.
Cancers
Academic article
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Kaasa, Stein;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2014)
Multimodal nutrition/anabolic therapy for wasting conditions.
Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
Academic literature review
-
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Strasser, Florian;
Kaasa, Stein;
Bye, Asta.
(2014)
Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
-
Thronæs, Morten;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Klepstad, Pål;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne;
Kaasa, Stein;
Knudsen, Anne Kari;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2019)
Pain management index (PMI)-does it reflect cancer patients' wish for focus on pain?.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic article
-
Koteng, Lisa Heide;
Sand, Kari;
Paur, Ingvild;
Bye, Asta;
Ervik, Bente;
Solheim, Tora S;
Ottestad, Inger;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2024)
Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives.
Clinical Nutrition Open Science
Academic article
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Tobberup, Randi;
Thoresen, Lene;
Falkmer, Ursula;
Yilmaz, Mette K.;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Balstad, Trude Rakel.
(2019)
Effects of current parenteral nutrition treatment on health-related quality of life, physical function, nutritional status, survival and adverse events exclusively in patients with advanced cancer: A systematic literature review.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Academic literature review
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Helgesen, Elisabeth Hagen;
Ulevåg, Ragnhild;
Solheim, Tora S;
Thronæs, Morten;
Jakobsen, Gunnhild;
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne.
(2024)
Appetite Loss in Patients with Advanced Cancer Treated at an Acute Palliative Care Unit.
Current Oncology
Academic article
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brunelli, Cinzia;
Pettersen, Caroline Hild;
Schønberg, Svanhild Margrethe Arentz;
Skorpen, Frank;
Fallon, Marie T.;
Kaasa, Stein;
Bye, Asta;
Laird, Barry J. A.;
Stene, Guro Birgitte.
(2020)
Power comparisons and clinical meaning of outcome measures in assessing treatment effect in cancer cachexia: secondary analysis from a randomised pilot multimodal intervention trial.
Frontiers in Nutrition
Academic article
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Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll.
(2018)
Endpoints in clinical trials in cancer cachexia: where to start?.
Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
Academic article
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Henriksen, Christine;
Thoresen, Britt Lene;
Fjøseide, Berit;
Lorentzen, Sissi C. Stove;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Ottery, Faith;
Jager-Wittenaar, Harriet.
(2020)
Linguistic and content validation of the translated and culturally adapted PG-SGA, as perceived by Norwegian cancer patients and healthcare professionals.
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
Academic article
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Brown, Leo R.;
Sousa, Mariana S.;
Yule, Michael S.;
Baracos, Vickie E.;
McMillan, Donald C.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav;
Dolan, Ross D..
(2024)
Body weight and composition endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 4 of the cachexia endpoints series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
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Blackwood, Honor A.;
Hall, Charlie C.;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Fallon, Marie;
Haraldsdottir, Erna;
Laird, Barry J.
(2019)
A systematic review examining nutrition support interventions in patients with incurable cancer.
Supportive Care in Cancer
Academic literature review
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Bye, Asta;
Jenssen, Cathrine Ragna Solheim;
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Thoresen, Lene;
Sand, Kari.
(2019)
Patient interpretation of the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) Short Form.
Patient Preference and Adherence
Academic article
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Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Paur, Ingvild;
Gjelstad, Ingrid Merethe Fange;
Thoresen, Lene.
(2020)
Harris-Benedict-ligningen for å estimere individers
basalmetabolske rate er 100 år!.
Norsk tidsskrift for ernæring (NTFE)
Popular science article
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Yule, Michael S.;
Thompson, Joshua;
Leesahatsawat, Khachonphat;
Sousa, Mariana S.;
Anker, Stefan D.;
Arends, Jann;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Brown, Leo R.;
Bye, Asta;
Dajani, Olav.
(2024)
Biomarker endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 5 of the cachexia endpoint series.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic literature review
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Sandmæl, Jon Arne;
Bye, Asta;
Solheim, Tora S;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Thorsen, Lene;
Skovlund, Eva;
Kaasa, Stein;
Lund, Jo-Åsmund;
Oldervoll, Line Merethe.
(2020)
Physical rehabilitation in patients with head and neck cancer: Impact on health-related quality of life and suitability of a post-treatment program.
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology (LIO)
Academic article
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Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll;
Laird, Barry J;
Balstad, Trude Rakel;
Stene, Guro Birgitte;
Bye, Asta;
Johns, Neil;
Pettersen, Caroline Hild Hakvåg;
Fallon, Marie;
Fayers, Peter;
Fearon, Kenneth.
(2017)
A randomized phase II feasibility trial of a multimodal intervention for the management of cachexia in lung and pancreatic cancer.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Academic article
Outreach
2025
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Raanes, Ida Ervik; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Solheim, Tora S; Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter; Klepstad, Pål; Dajani, Olav; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2025) The Impact of Systemic Inflammation on Energy and Protein Intake in Patients with Advanced Cancer. 8th Cancer Cachexia Conference
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Other presentationErichsen, Marianne; Ottestad, Inger; Solheim, Tora S; Paur, Ingvild; Thronæs, Morten; Follestad, Turid; Hansson, Patrik; Thoresen, Lene; Rosendahl-Riise, Hanne; Jakobsen, Gunnhild. (2025) Beyond Starvation: Exploring hypermetabolism in incurable cancer. Cancer Cachexia Conference
2024
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Conference lectureSolheim, Tora S; Laird, Barry; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie; Bye, Asta; Dajani, Olav; Hendifar, Andrew; Strasser, Florian; Chasen, Martin. (2024) Results from a randomised, open-label trial of a multimodal intervention (exercise, nutrition and anti-inflammatory medication) plus standard care versus standard care alone to attenuate cachexia in patients with advanced cancer undergoing chemotherapy. 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Bråtveit, Marianne; Solheim, Tora S; Koteng, Lisa Heide; Bye, Asta; Dahl Jakobsen, Rasmus; Schjødt-Osmo, Bente; Fjeldstad, Siv Hilde; Erichsen, Marianne; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2024) Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia. The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
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Conference posterKoteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora S; Ottestad, Inger; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2024) Why Norwegian oncologists do not use diagnosis codes for malnutrition. The 13th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC)
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Ottestad, Inger; Paur, Ingvild; Sande, Rikka Frøyen; Markhus, Emilie Hjønnevåg; Thoresen, Britt Lene; Thronæs, Morten; Tangvik, Randi Julie; Sygnestveit, Kari. (2024) Parenteral nutrition in advanced cancer: Exploring the clinical landscape. 46th ESPEN Congress
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Conference posterKoteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Ottestad, Inger; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2024) Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in cancer patients: A study on oncologists' perspectives. ESPEN 2024 Congress
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Conference posterErichsen, Marianne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Paur, Ingvild; Hansson, Patrik; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Thronæs, Morten; Ottestad, Inger; Thoresen, Lene; Solheim, Tora S. (2024) Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: Exploring the clinical landscape. ESPEN Congress
2022
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Conference lectureRaanes, Ida Ervik; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Martinez, Amaia; Rosendahl-Riis, Hanne; Dajani, Olav; Solheim, Tora S; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Stensheim, Hanne; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål. (2022) The role of inflammation in development of malnutrition in advanced cancer. 12th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre
2019
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Conference posterSande, Rikka Frøyen; Thoresen, Lene; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Nygard, Astrid Signe; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Ottestad, Inger; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2019) Parenteral nutrition therapy in patients with incurable cancer: A retrospective medical chart review of current practice. 41st ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism
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Interview
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Conference posterWheelwright, Sally; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Cocks, Kim; Darlington, Anne-Sophie; Fitzsimmons, Deborah; Sodergren, Samantha C; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Johnson, Colin. (2019) International validation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-CAX24, a questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life in cancer patients with cachexia. 12th international SCWD conference on cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle wasting
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Conference lectureTobberup, Randi; Thoresen, Lene; Falkmer, Ursula; Yilmas, Mette K; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2019) Effects of Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: A systematic literature review. Norsk selskap for klinisk ernæring årskonferanse 2019
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Conference posterTobberud, Randi; Thoresen, Lene; Falkmer, UG; Ylmaz, Mette; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2019) Clinical effects of current parenteral nutrition in patients with advanced cancer, a systematic review. 41st ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism
2018
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Conference lectureBye, Asta; Meli, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J.; Kaasa, Stein; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2018) Food intake assessed by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake in patients with advanced cancer. The 8th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research entre
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LectureTobberud, Randi; Thoresen, Lene; Falkmer, Ursula; Yilmaz, Mette; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2018) Effects of parenteral nutrition on health-related quality of life, physical function, nutritional status, survival and adverse events in patients with advanced cancer: A systematic literature review. 8th International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN
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Conference posterSand, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Thoresen, Lene; Helgås, Ragnhild Green; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2018) Health care providers’ experiences of positive and negative effects of parenteral nutrition therapy in cancer patients. ESMO 2018 Congress
2017
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Conference posterStene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Laird, Barry J.; Bye, Asta; Jones, Neil; Fearon, Kenneth C.H.; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) Grip strength as an important part of the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia in advanced cancer. 10th International Conference on Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle Wasting, Rome, Italy, 8–10 December 2017 (Part 1). Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle,
2016
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Conference posterLeer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J.; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (2016) Kan fysiske funksjonstester avdekke tap av muskelmasse hos pasienter med kreftkakeksi?. Den 14. landskonferansen i palliasjon "Liv til dagene"
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Conference posterMeli, Kari; Bye, Asta; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Skjegstad, Grete S; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Ken; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2016) Weight loss and survival in advanced cancer in relation to inadequate energy intake. 38th ESPEN Congress 2016
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Conference posterLeer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (2016) Evaluation of Physical Function Outcomes Related to Change in Muscle Mass in Patients with Cancer Cachexia. 9th World Research Congress of the EAPC
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LectureKnudsen, Anne Kari; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Caraceni, Augusto T.; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) PhD and Master education – an update. 9th World Research Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care
2015
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Conference posterKaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta; Fallon, Marie T.; Fayers, Peter; Fearon, Kenneth C.. (2015) A randomised, open-label trial of a Multimodal Intervention (Exercise, Nutrition and Anti-inflammatory Medication) plus standard care versus standard care alone to precent / attenuate cachexia in advanced cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting
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Conference lectureKaasa, Stein; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2015) Effect of palliative cancer care on malnutrition and cachexia. Cachexia and nutrition in advanced cancer patients: A multidisciplinary approach
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Pettersen, Caroline Hild; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Ken; Schønberg, Svanhild Margrethe Arentz; Skorpen, Frank; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta. (2015) Changes in plasma levels of n-3 fatty acids in response to n-3 fatty acid enriched supplementation in advanced cancer patients. 37th ESPEN congress on clinical nutrition and metabolism
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Conference lectureFoss, Therese; Brunelli, Cinzia; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Kaasa, Stein; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2015) Prevalence of depression in cancer patients ─ a Norwegian cross-sectional study. 5th International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN
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Conference posterSandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2015) Lifestyle Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer. A randomised study. Cachexia and Nutrition in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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Conference posterStene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Laird, Barry J.; Bye, Asta; Fearon, Kenneth C.H.; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2015) Feasibility of physical activity meters in a multimodal cancer cachexia trial. Cachexia and malnutrition in advanced cancer patients: a multidisiplinary approach
2014
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Conference lectureValan, Christine Damgaard; Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Sjøblom, Bjørg; Jordhøy, Marit; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Grønberg, Bjørn H.. (2014) The prognostic value of comorbidity and body muscle mass in patient with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. 4th International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN
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Conference lecture
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth C.H.; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2014) Feasibility of dietary counseling to attenuate cachexia in patients with advanced cancer. 36th ESPEN congress on clinical nutrition and metabolism
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Conference lectureBalstad, Trude Rakel. (2014) Dietary treatment of cachexia – challenges of nutritional research in cancer patients. 4th International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN
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Conference posterSandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Thorsen, Lene; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2014) Lifestyle Intervention During vs. After Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer – A Study Protocol. The AICR Research Conference
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Conference lectureBalstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2014) Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review. 8th world research congress of the european association for palliative care (EAPC)
2013
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Conference posterBalstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2013) Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review. 7th International Conference of the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD)
2011
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Conference lectureBalstad, Trude Rakel. (2011) A feasibility study of Multimodal Exercise Nutrition Antiinflammatory treatment of Cachexia preMENAC study. 1st International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN