Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Weedon-Fekjær, Harald"
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A simulation of the development and screening of Cancer Mammae
Riksheim, Marianne (Master thesis, 2009)Based on the tumor growth model of Harald Weedon-Fekjær et al.'s paper "Breast cancer tumor growth estimated through mammography screening data", a simulation of breast cancer occurrence and tumor growth in a large population ... -
Cancer patients' participation in population-based health surveys: Findings from the HUNT studies Cancer
Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Dahl, Alv A; Langhammer, Arnulf; Weedon-Fekjær, Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background:The magnitude of participation bias due to non‑participation should be considered for cancer patients invited to population‑based surveys. We studied participation rates among persons with and without cancer in ... -
Interpreting Breast Cancer Mortality Trends Related to Introduction of Mammography Screening: A Simulation Study
Heggland, Torunn; Vatten, Lars Johan; Opdahl, Signe; Weedon-Fekjær, Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background. Several studies have evaluated the effect of mammography screening on breast cancer mortality based on overall breast cancer mortality trends, with varied conclusions. The statistical power of such trend analyses ... -
Modern mammography screening and breast cancer mortality: Population study
Weedon-Fekjær, Harald; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Vatten, Lars Johan (Journal article, 2014)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary mammography screening using individual information about screening history and breast cancer mortality from public screening programmes. Design: Prospective cohort ... -
Non-progressive breast carcinomas detected at mammography screening: a population study
Heggland, Torunn; Vatten, Lars Johan; Opdahl, Signe; Weedon-Fekjær, Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Some breast carcinomas detected at screening, especially ductal carcinoma in situ, may have limited potential for progression to symptomatic disease. To determine non-progression is a challenge, but if all ... -
Understanding recent trends in incidence of invasive breast cancer in Norway: age-period-cohort analysis based on registry data on mammography screening and hormone treatment use
Weedon-Fekjær, Harald; Bakken, Kjersti; Vatten, Lars Johan; Tretli, Steinar (Journal article, 2012)Objective To quantify the separate contributions of menopausal hormone treatment and mammography screening activities on trends in incidence of invasive breast cancer between 1987 and 2008. Design Population study using ...