Cancer

Many environmental factors can influence cancer incidence. Genes also play a role. However, the causes of many types of cancer are still unknown.

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News and research findings

Research findings

Published 11.01.2017

As many large breast tumours detected without mammography

In Denmark, regions with organised mass breast cancer screening programmes did not detect less tumours over two centimetres than regions without.

Research findings

Updated 18.04.2016

Nordic twin study highlights familial cancer risk

Having a twin with cancer is associated with a higher risk of the co-twin developing cancer, although not necessarily of the same type.

Reports

Research overview

Published 23.05.2018

Effectiveness of mastectomy for women with breast cancer: evidence base for a shared decision making tool

We were commissioned to identify and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about the effects of mastectomy for women with small breast cancer tumour.

Health technology assessment

Published 09.04.2018

177Lutetium-based peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for treating neuroendocrine tumours: a health technology assessment

The Commission Forum representing the four National Regional Health Authorities (RHA) in Norway asked the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to conduct a full HTA of 177Lu-PRRT.

Health technology assessment

Published 23.03.2018

Diagnostic accuracy, clinical effectiveness and budget impact of screening BRCA1/2 mutation carriers by MRI. A health technology assessment

This is a HTA of the diagnostic accuracy, clinical effectiveness and budget impact of breast cancer screening using MRI in combination with mammography, for women with BRCA1/2 genetic mutations.

Health technology assessment

Published 04.09.2017

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis with Hologic 3D mammography Selenia Dimensions System for use in breast cancer screening

We were to perform a single technology assessment (STA) regarding “Three dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis in screening for breast cancer”.

Research overview

Published 16.12.2016

The effectiveness of physical exercise for people with cancer

We have summarised the results from five systematic reviews, on the effects of exercise for cancer patients during and after cancer treatment, including a total of 119 randomised clinical trials.

Health technology assessment

Published 15.12.2016

Health technology assessment of four drugs for patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

In this HTA we have compared the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of four drugs used for patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.

Research overview

Updated 05.12.2016

Screening for colorectal cancer: effect on health outcomes

The Norwegian Directorate for Health commissioned a summary of the current evidence base regarding health effects of this type of screening.

Health technology assessment

Updated 05.12.2016

A health technology assessment of the new drugs for inoperable or metastatic malignant melanoma patients

This health technology assessment compares the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of seven new drugs used for the treatment of advanced malignant melanoma patients in the Norwegian setting.

Research overview

Updated 05.12.2016

The use of naltrexone in low doses beyond the approved indication

Systematic review to investigate the effect of using naltrexone in low doses on illness, and on functioning in daily life and to examine the risk of side effects.