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Tora Skeidsvoll Solheim

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Tora Skeidsvoll Solheim

Professor/Consultant
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

toralang@ntnu.no
+4772826136 Kunnskapssenteret, Øya
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Consultant  in Medical and  Radiation Oncology  at the Cancer Clinic at St. Olav's Hospital.

Professor, Department of clinical and molecular medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology


Education

  • Cand.med, University of Bergen 2002
  • PhD, NTNU 2014
  • Specialist in Medical and  Radiation Oncology, 2015


Research Interests:

  • Cancer cachexia: Treatment, classification and pathophysiology
  • Palliative care
  • Brain tumors

Publications

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2025

  • Tranung, Morten; Solheim, Tora S; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Thronæs, Morten; Larsen, Michael Due. (2025) Emergency palliative cancer care: anxiety and midazolam. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Dajani, Olav; Philips, Iain; Størkson, Ester Kristine; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brown, Leo R.; Bye, Asta. (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

  • Mjelle, Robin; Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora S; Westvik, Ganna Surzhykova; Elvebakken, Hege; Hofsli, Eva. (2024) Serum small RNAs in metastatic colorectal cancer predict response to chemotherapy and characterize high-risk patients. Molecular Cancer
    Letter to the editor
  • Hatlevoll, Ingunn; Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora S; Elvebakken, Hege; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2024) Do older patients with colorectal cancer experience more deterioration in health-related quality of life than younger patients during the first year of palliative chemotherapy? A prospective real-world observational study. Journal of Geriatric Oncology
    Academic article
  • Tranung, Morten; Solheim, Tora S; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Marsaa, Kristoffer; Haugen, Dagny Renata Faksvåg; Laird, Barry. (2024) Midazolam Indications and Dosing in Palliative Medicine: Results from a Multinational Survey. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Arends, Jann; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brown, Leo R.; Bye, Asta. (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
  • Brown, Leo R.; Sousa, Mariana S.; Yule, Michael S.; Baracos, Vickie E.; McMillan, Donald C.; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bråtveit, Marianne; Solheim, Tora S; Koteng, Lisa Heide; Bye, Asta; Jakobsen, Rasmus Dahl. (2024) Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
    Academic literature review
  • Yule, Michael S.; Thompson, Joshua; Leesahatsawat, Khachonphat; Sousa, Mariana S.; Anker, Stefan D.; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Ottestad, Inger ; Bye, Asta; Greil, Christine; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Solheim, Tora S; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger; Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter. (2024) Parenteral Nutrition in Palliative Cancer Care: Detrimental, Futile, or Beneficial?. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Helgesen, Elisabeth Hagen; Ulevåg, Ragnhild; Solheim, Tora S; Thronæs, Morten; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn. (2024) Appetite Loss in Patients with Advanced Cancer Treated at an Acute Palliative Care Unit. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Koteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora S. (2024) Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives. Clinical Nutrition Open Science
    Academic article
  • Skaga, Erlend; Trewin-Nybråten, Cassia Bree; Niehusmann, Pitt; Johannessen, Tom Børge; Marienhagen, Kirsten; Oltedal, Leif. (2024) Stable glioma incidence and increased patient survival over the past two decades in Norway: a nationwide registry-based cohort study. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article

2023

  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Klepstad, Pål; Thronæs, Morten. (2023) Breakthrough and Episodic Cancer Pain from a Palliative Care Perspective. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • McDonald, James; Sayers, Judith; Anker, Stefan D.; Arends, Jann; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Baracos, Vickie. (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
  • Werlenius, Katja; Kinhult, Sara; Solheim, Tora S; Magelssen, Henriette; Löfgren, David; Mudaisi, Munila. (2023) Effect of Disulfiram and Copper Plus Chemotherapy vs Chemotherapy Alone on Survival in Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open
    Academic article
  • Heggebø, Liv Cathrine; Borgen, Ida Maria Henriksen; Rylander, Hillevi; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Nordenmark, Tonje Kristin Haug; Hellebust, Taran Annette Paulsen. (2023) Investigating survival, quality of life and cognition in PROton versus photon therapy for IDH- mutated diffuse grade 2 and 3 GLIOmas (PRO-GLIO): a randomised controlled trial in Norway and Sweden. BMJ Open
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Svedahl, Augstein; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Solheim, Tora S; Klepstad, Pål; Thronæs, Morten. (2023) Emergency Palliative Cancer Care: Dexmedetomidine Treatment Experiences—A Retrospective Brief Report on Nine Consecutive Cases. Pain and Therapy
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Maddocks, Matthew; Sørensen, Jonas; Laird, Barry J. (2023) Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Cachexia. Journal of Palliative Medicine
    Academic article
  • Seymour-Jackson, Emily; Laird, Barry J; Sayers, Judith; Fallon, Marie; Solheim, Tora S; Skipworth, Richard. (2023) Cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer anorexia and cachexia: Where have we been, where are we going?. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing (APJON)
    Academic literature review

2022

  • Øen, Silje Kjærnes; Johannessen, Knut; Pedersen, Lars Kjelsberg; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Totland, Jon Andre; Johansen, Håkon. (2022) Diagnostic Value of <sup>18</sup>F-FACBC PET/MRI in Brain Metastases. Clinical Nuclear Medicine
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Fløtten, Øystein; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora S. (2022) Trajectory of health-related quality of life during the last year of life in patients with advanced non-small–cell lung cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Løhre, Erik T; Thoresen, Lene; Thronæs, Morten; Skjelvan, Laila Strand; Helgås, Ragnhild Green. (2022) Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: The Healthcare Providers’ Perspective. Oncology and Therapy
    Academic article

2021

  • Thronæs, Morten; Løhre, Erik T; Kvikstad, Anne; Brenne, Elisabeth; Norvaag, Robin; Aalberg, Kathrine Othelie. (2021) Interventions and symptom relief in hospital palliative cancer care: results from a prospective longitudinal study. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • Muscaritoli, Maurizio; Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Patrick; Baracos, Vickie E.; Barthelemy, Nicole; Bertz, Hartmut. (2021) ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clinical Nutrition
    Academic article
  • Johannessen, Knut; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Johansen, Håkon; Solheim, Tora S; Karlberg, Anna Maria; Eikenes, Live. (2021) 18F-FACBC PET/MRI in the evaluation of human brain metastases: a case report. European Journal of Hybrid Imaging
    Academic article
  • Arends, Jann; Strasser, Florian; Gonella, Silvia; Solheim, Tora S; Madeddu, Christina; Ravasco, Paula. (2021) Cancer cachexia in adult patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines<sup>☆</sup>. ESMO Open
    Academic article
  • Røen, Ingebrigt; Brenne, Anne-Tove; Brunelli, Cinzia; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2021) Spiritual quality of life in family carers of patients with advanced cancer—a cross-sectional study. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article

2020

  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora S; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Thorsen, Lene; Skovlund, Eva. (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
  • Zwickl, Hannes; Hackner, Klaus; Köfeler, Harald; Krzizek, Eva-Christina; Muqaku, Besnik; Pils, Dietmar. (2020) Reduced LDL-Cholesterol and Reduced Total Cholesterol as Potential Indicators of Early Cancer in Male Treatment-Naïve Cancer Patients With Pre-cachexia and Cachexia. Frontiers in Oncology
    Academic article
  • Bye, Asta; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Thorsen, Lene; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (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.. (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

2019

  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Sand, Kari; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie. (2019) Nutritional experiences in head and neck cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer Care
    Academic article
  • Thronæs, Morten; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brunelli, Cinzia; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Klepstad, Pål; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2019) Pain management index (PMI)-does it reflect cancer patients' wish for focus on pain?. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • 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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie; Wilcock, Andrew. (2019) A prospective study examining cachexia predictors in patients with incurable cancer. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Blackwood, Honor A.; Hall, Charlie C.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fallon, Marie; Haraldsdottir, Erna. (2019) A systematic review examining nutrition support interventions in patients with incurable cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic literature review
  • Bye, Asta; Meli, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Kaasa, Stein; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (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
  • 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
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Bye, Asta; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, Marie T.. (2019) Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia. Cancers
    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

2018

  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2018) Kakeksi. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fløtten, Øystein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2018) Associations between hematologic toxicity and health-related quality of life during first-line chemotherapy in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a pooled analysis of two randomized trials. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Baas, Theo; Mørkeset, Siri Tessem. (2018) The Palliative Radiotherapy and Inflammation Study (PRAIS) - Protocol for a longitudinal observational multicenter study on patients with cancer induced bone pain. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J. A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bye, Asta; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie. (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; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2018) Multimodal behandling av kakeksi hos kreftpasienter. Bestpractice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Academic article
  • Jakola, Asgeir Store; Werlenius, Katja; Mudaisi, Munila; Hylin, Sofia; Kinhult, Sara; bartek, Jiri Jr.. (2018) Disulfiram repurposing combined with nutritional copper supplement as add-on to chemotherapy in recurrent glioblastoma (DIRECT): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial . F1000 Research
    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; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Thronæs, Morten; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) Cancer cachexia ̶ prevalence and patient-perceived need of health care attention. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Abstract
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Blum, David; Wilcock, Andrew; Fayers, Peter; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie E.. (2017) The applicability of a weight loss grading system in cancer cachexia: a longitudinal analysis. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Amundsen, Tore; Hjelde, Harald Harris; Kaasa, Stein; Sørhaug, Sveinung. (2017) Measurement of health-related quality of life during chemotherapy -the importance of timing. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Wheelwright, Sally J.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, Anne-Sophie; Fitzsimmons, Deborah F.; Fayers, Peter; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2017) Development of the EORTC QLQ-CAX24, A Questionnaire for Cancer Patients With Cachexia. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
    Academic article
  • Johns, Neil; Stretch, C; Tan, BH; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Stephens, NA. (2017) New genetic signatures associated with cancer cachexia as defined by low skeletal muscle index and weight loss. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne Myhre; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Thorsen, Lene; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) Feasibility and preliminary effects of resistance training and nutritional supplements during versus after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A pilot randomized trial. Cancer
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2017) Livskvalitet under cellegiftbehandling -betydning av måletidspunkt. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Abstract
  • Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Peter; Baracos, Vickie; Barthelemy, N; Bertz, H; Bozzetti, Frederico. (2017) ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. Clinical Nutrition
    Academic article
  • Simmons, Claribel P.; Koinis, Filippos; Fallon, Marie T.; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Bowden, Jo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) Corrigendum to "Prognosis in advanced lung cancer ? A prospective study examining key clinicopathological factors". Lung Cancer
    Errata
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Helgås, Ragnhild Green. (2017) Kakeksi - ufrivillig vekttap som kan behandles?.
    Website (informational material)
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Brunelli, Cinzia; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein. (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; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta; Johns, Neil. (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

2016

  • Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Evaluation of Physical Function Outcomes Related to Change in Muscle Mass in Patients with Cancer Cachexia. Palliative Medicine
    Abstract
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2016) Kakeksibehandling. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Chapter
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2016) Kakeksi - Patofysiologi, Måling og Klassifisering. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Chapter
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2016) Does chemotherapy improve health-related quality of life in advanced pancreatic cancer? A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Academic literature review

2015

  • McLoughlin, Kathleen; Kinley, Julie; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Nwosu, Amara. (2015) EAPC early researcher award 2015 - reflections on winning. European Journal of Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Johns, Neil; Tan, Benjamin H.L.; MacMillan, Margaret; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Ross, James Alistair; Baracos, V. Elaine. (2015) Genetic basis of interindividual susceptibility to cancer cachexia: selection of potential candidate gene polymorphisms for association studies. Journal of Genetics
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2015) Corrigendum to "Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review" [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 91 (2014) 210-221]. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Errata
  • Simmons, Claribel P; Koinis, Filippos; Fallon, Marie T.; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Bowden, Jo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2015) Prognosis in advanced lung cancer - A prospective study examining key clinicopathological factors. Lung Cancer
    Academic article

2014

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2014) Cancer Cachexia - Classification, Patophysiology and Treatment. NTNU
    Doctoral dissertation
  • 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
  • Blum, David; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Baracos, Vickie. (2014) Validation of the Consensus-Definition for Cancer Cachexia and evaluation of a classification model-a study based on data from an international multicentre project (EPCRC-CSA). Annals of Oncology
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Blum, David; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Strasser, Florian. (2014) Weight loss, appetite loss and food intake in cancer patients with cancer cachexia: Three peas in a pod? - analysis from a multicenter cross sectional study. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article

2013

  • Wheelwright, S.; Fitzsimmons, D.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Domeisen, F.. (2013) Health-related quality of life in cancer patients with cachexia. Psycho-Oncology
    Abstract

2012

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Blum, David; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment in cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2012) Evidence base for multimodal therapy in cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
    Academic literature review
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, Ben; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Kenneth C.. (2012) Is there a genetic cause of appetite loss? - An explorative study in 1853 cancer patients. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Tan, Benjamin HL; Fladvad, Torill; Braun, TP; Vigano, Antonio A.L.; Strasser, Florian; Deans, DAC. (2012) P-selectin genotype is associated with the development of cancer cachexia. EMBO Molecular Medicine
    Academic article

2011

  • Blum, David; Omlin, Aurelius; Baracos, Vickie; Skeidsvoll, Tora Lång; Tan, Benjamin HL; Stone, Patrick. (2011) Cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review of items and domains associated with involuntary weight loss on cancer. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Academic literature review
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, B; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Ken. (2011) Is there a genetic cause for cancer cachexia? A clinical validation study in 1797 patients. British Journal of Cancer
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Tranung, Morten; Solheim, Tora S; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Thronæs, Morten; Larsen, Michael Due. (2025) Emergency palliative cancer care: anxiety and midazolam. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Dajani, Olav; Philips, Iain; Størkson, Ester Kristine; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brown, Leo R.; Bye, Asta. (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
  • Mjelle, Robin; Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora S; Westvik, Ganna Surzhykova; Elvebakken, Hege; Hofsli, Eva. (2024) Serum small RNAs in metastatic colorectal cancer predict response to chemotherapy and characterize high-risk patients. Molecular Cancer
    Letter to the editor
  • Hatlevoll, Ingunn; Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora S; Elvebakken, Hege; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2024) Do older patients with colorectal cancer experience more deterioration in health-related quality of life than younger patients during the first year of palliative chemotherapy? A prospective real-world observational study. Journal of Geriatric Oncology
    Academic article
  • Tranung, Morten; Solheim, Tora S; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Marsaa, Kristoffer; Haugen, Dagny Renata Faksvåg; Laird, Barry. (2024) Midazolam Indications and Dosing in Palliative Medicine: Results from a Multinational Survey. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Arends, Jann; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brown, Leo R.; Bye, Asta. (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
  • Brown, Leo R.; Sousa, Mariana S.; Yule, Michael S.; Baracos, Vickie E.; McMillan, Donald C.; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bråtveit, Marianne; Solheim, Tora S; Koteng, Lisa Heide; Bye, Asta; Jakobsen, Rasmus Dahl. (2024) Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
    Academic literature review
  • Yule, Michael S.; Thompson, Joshua; Leesahatsawat, Khachonphat; Sousa, Mariana S.; Anker, Stefan D.; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Ottestad, Inger ; Bye, Asta; Greil, Christine; Arends, Jann. (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
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Solheim, Tora S; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Karlsen, Terese Louise Schmidberger; Habberstad, Ragnhild Hansdatter. (2024) Parenteral Nutrition in Palliative Cancer Care: Detrimental, Futile, or Beneficial?. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Helgesen, Elisabeth Hagen; Ulevåg, Ragnhild; Solheim, Tora S; Thronæs, Morten; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn. (2024) Appetite Loss in Patients with Advanced Cancer Treated at an Acute Palliative Care Unit. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • Koteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora S. (2024) Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives. Clinical Nutrition Open Science
    Academic article
  • Skaga, Erlend; Trewin-Nybråten, Cassia Bree; Niehusmann, Pitt; Johannessen, Tom Børge; Marienhagen, Kirsten; Oltedal, Leif. (2024) Stable glioma incidence and increased patient survival over the past two decades in Norway: a nationwide registry-based cohort study. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Klepstad, Pål; Thronæs, Morten. (2023) Breakthrough and Episodic Cancer Pain from a Palliative Care Perspective. Current Oncology
    Academic article
  • McDonald, James; Sayers, Judith; Anker, Stefan D.; Arends, Jann; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Baracos, Vickie. (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
  • Werlenius, Katja; Kinhult, Sara; Solheim, Tora S; Magelssen, Henriette; Löfgren, David; Mudaisi, Munila. (2023) Effect of Disulfiram and Copper Plus Chemotherapy vs Chemotherapy Alone on Survival in Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open
    Academic article
  • Heggebø, Liv Cathrine; Borgen, Ida Maria Henriksen; Rylander, Hillevi; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Nordenmark, Tonje Kristin Haug; Hellebust, Taran Annette Paulsen. (2023) Investigating survival, quality of life and cognition in PROton versus photon therapy for IDH- mutated diffuse grade 2 and 3 GLIOmas (PRO-GLIO): a randomised controlled trial in Norway and Sweden. BMJ Open
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Svedahl, Augstein; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Solheim, Tora S; Klepstad, Pål; Thronæs, Morten. (2023) Emergency Palliative Cancer Care: Dexmedetomidine Treatment Experiences—A Retrospective Brief Report on Nine Consecutive Cases. Pain and Therapy
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Maddocks, Matthew; Sørensen, Jonas; Laird, Barry J. (2023) Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Cachexia. Journal of Palliative Medicine
    Academic article
  • Seymour-Jackson, Emily; Laird, Barry J; Sayers, Judith; Fallon, Marie; Solheim, Tora S; Skipworth, Richard. (2023) Cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer anorexia and cachexia: Where have we been, where are we going?. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing (APJON)
    Academic literature review
  • Øen, Silje Kjærnes; Johannessen, Knut; Pedersen, Lars Kjelsberg; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Totland, Jon Andre; Johansen, Håkon. (2022) Diagnostic Value of <sup>18</sup>F-FACBC PET/MRI in Brain Metastases. Clinical Nuclear Medicine
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Fløtten, Øystein; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora S. (2022) Trajectory of health-related quality of life during the last year of life in patients with advanced non-small–cell lung cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Løhre, Erik T; Thoresen, Lene; Thronæs, Morten; Skjelvan, Laila Strand; Helgås, Ragnhild Green. (2022) Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: The Healthcare Providers’ Perspective. Oncology and Therapy
    Academic article
  • Thronæs, Morten; Løhre, Erik T; Kvikstad, Anne; Brenne, Elisabeth; Norvaag, Robin; Aalberg, Kathrine Othelie. (2021) Interventions and symptom relief in hospital palliative cancer care: results from a prospective longitudinal study. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • Muscaritoli, Maurizio; Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Patrick; Baracos, Vickie E.; Barthelemy, Nicole; Bertz, Hartmut. (2021) ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clinical Nutrition
    Academic article
  • Johannessen, Knut; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Johansen, Håkon; Solheim, Tora S; Karlberg, Anna Maria; Eikenes, Live. (2021) 18F-FACBC PET/MRI in the evaluation of human brain metastases: a case report. European Journal of Hybrid Imaging
    Academic article
  • Arends, Jann; Strasser, Florian; Gonella, Silvia; Solheim, Tora S; Madeddu, Christina; Ravasco, Paula. (2021) Cancer cachexia in adult patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines<sup>☆</sup>. ESMO Open
    Academic article
  • Røen, Ingebrigt; Brenne, Anne-Tove; Brunelli, Cinzia; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans; Grande, Gunn; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2021) Spiritual quality of life in family carers of patients with advanced cancer—a cross-sectional study. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora S; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Thorsen, Lene; Skovlund, Eva. (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
  • Zwickl, Hannes; Hackner, Klaus; Köfeler, Harald; Krzizek, Eva-Christina; Muqaku, Besnik; Pils, Dietmar. (2020) Reduced LDL-Cholesterol and Reduced Total Cholesterol as Potential Indicators of Early Cancer in Male Treatment-Naïve Cancer Patients With Pre-cachexia and Cachexia. Frontiers in Oncology
    Academic article
  • Bye, Asta; Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Thorsen, Lene; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (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.. (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
  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Sand, Kari; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Helvik, Anne-Sofie. (2019) Nutritional experiences in head and neck cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer Care
    Academic article
  • Thronæs, Morten; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Brunelli, Cinzia; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Klepstad, Pål; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2019) Pain management index (PMI)-does it reflect cancer patients' wish for focus on pain?. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic article
  • 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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie; Wilcock, Andrew. (2019) A prospective study examining cachexia predictors in patients with incurable cancer. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Blackwood, Honor A.; Hall, Charlie C.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fallon, Marie; Haraldsdottir, Erna. (2019) A systematic review examining nutrition support interventions in patients with incurable cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer
    Academic literature review
  • Bye, Asta; Meli, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Kaasa, Stein; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (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
  • 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
  • Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Bye, Asta; Kaasa, Stein; Fallon, Marie T.. (2019) Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia. Cancers
    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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2018) Kakeksi. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fløtten, Øystein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2018) Associations between hematologic toxicity and health-related quality of life during first-line chemotherapy in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a pooled analysis of two randomized trials. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Baas, Theo; Mørkeset, Siri Tessem. (2018) The Palliative Radiotherapy and Inflammation Study (PRAIS) - Protocol for a longitudinal observational multicenter study on patients with cancer induced bone pain. BMC Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J. A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bye, Asta; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie. (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; Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2018) Multimodal behandling av kakeksi hos kreftpasienter. Bestpractice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Academic article
  • Jakola, Asgeir Store; Werlenius, Katja; Mudaisi, Munila; Hylin, Sofia; Kinhult, Sara; bartek, Jiri Jr.. (2018) Disulfiram repurposing combined with nutritional copper supplement as add-on to chemotherapy in recurrent glioblastoma (DIRECT): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial . F1000 Research
    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
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Thronæs, Morten; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) Cancer cachexia ̶ prevalence and patient-perceived need of health care attention. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Abstract
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Blum, David; Wilcock, Andrew; Fayers, Peter; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie E.. (2017) The applicability of a weight loss grading system in cancer cachexia: a longitudinal analysis. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Amundsen, Tore; Hjelde, Harald Harris; Kaasa, Stein; Sørhaug, Sveinung. (2017) Measurement of health-related quality of life during chemotherapy -the importance of timing. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Wheelwright, Sally J.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, Anne-Sophie; Fitzsimmons, Deborah F.; Fayers, Peter; Balstad, Trude Rakel. (2017) Development of the EORTC QLQ-CAX24, A Questionnaire for Cancer Patients With Cachexia. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
    Academic article
  • Johns, Neil; Stretch, C; Tan, BH; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Stephens, NA. (2017) New genetic signatures associated with cancer cachexia as defined by low skeletal muscle index and weight loss. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Sandmæl, Jon Arne Myhre; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Thorsen, Lene; Kaasa, Stein. (2017) Feasibility and preliminary effects of resistance training and nutritional supplements during versus after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A pilot randomized trial. Cancer
    Academic article
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2017) Livskvalitet under cellegiftbehandling -betydning av måletidspunkt. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi
    Abstract
  • Arends, Jann; Bachmann, Peter; Baracos, Vickie; Barthelemy, N; Bertz, H; Bozzetti, Frederico. (2017) ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. Clinical Nutrition
    Academic article
  • Simmons, Claribel P.; Koinis, Filippos; Fallon, Marie T.; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Bowden, Jo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2017) Corrigendum to "Prognosis in advanced lung cancer ? A prospective study examining key clinicopathological factors". Lung Cancer
    Errata
  • Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Brunelli, Cinzia; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein. (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; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta; Johns, Neil. (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
  • Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Evaluation of Physical Function Outcomes Related to Change in Muscle Mass in Patients with Cancer Cachexia. Palliative Medicine
    Abstract
  • Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2016) Does chemotherapy improve health-related quality of life in advanced pancreatic cancer? A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Academic literature review
  • McLoughlin, Kathleen; Kinley, Julie; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Nwosu, Amara. (2015) EAPC early researcher award 2015 - reflections on winning. European Journal of Palliative Care
    Academic article
  • Johns, Neil; Tan, Benjamin H.L.; MacMillan, Margaret; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Ross, James Alistair; Baracos, V. Elaine. (2015) Genetic basis of interindividual susceptibility to cancer cachexia: selection of potential candidate gene polymorphisms for association studies. Journal of Genetics
    Academic article
  • Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Strasser, Florian; Kaasa, Stein; Bye, Asta. (2015) Corrigendum to "Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review" [Crit. Rev. Oncol./Hematol. 91 (2014) 210-221]. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Errata
  • Simmons, Claribel P; Koinis, Filippos; Fallon, Marie T.; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Bowden, Jo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2015) Prognosis in advanced lung cancer - A prospective study examining key clinicopathological factors. Lung Cancer
    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
  • Blum, David; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Baracos, Vickie. (2014) Validation of the Consensus-Definition for Cancer Cachexia and evaluation of a classification model-a study based on data from an international multicentre project (EPCRC-CSA). Annals of Oncology
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Blum, David; Fayers, Peter; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Strasser, Florian. (2014) Weight loss, appetite loss and food intake in cancer patients with cancer cachexia: Three peas in a pod? - analysis from a multicenter cross sectional study. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Wheelwright, S.; Fitzsimmons, D.; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Darlington, A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Domeisen, F.. (2013) Health-related quality of life in cancer patients with cachexia. Psycho-Oncology
    Abstract
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fearon, Kenneth C.; Blum, David; Kaasa, Stein. (2012) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment in cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review. Acta Oncologica
    Academic article
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2012) Evidence base for multimodal therapy in cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care
    Academic literature review
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, Ben; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Kenneth C.. (2012) Is there a genetic cause of appetite loss? - An explorative study in 1853 cancer patients. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
    Academic article
  • Tan, Benjamin HL; Fladvad, Torill; Braun, TP; Vigano, Antonio A.L.; Strasser, Florian; Deans, DAC. (2012) P-selectin genotype is associated with the development of cancer cachexia. EMBO Molecular Medicine
    Academic article
  • Blum, David; Omlin, Aurelius; Baracos, Vickie; Skeidsvoll, Tora Lång; Tan, Benjamin HL; Stone, Patrick. (2011) Cancer cachexia: A systematic literature review of items and domains associated with involuntary weight loss on cancer. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    Academic literature review
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fayers, Peter; Fladvad, Torill; Tan, B; Skorpen, Frank; Fearon, Ken. (2011) Is there a genetic cause for cancer cachexia? A clinical validation study in 1797 patients. British Journal of Cancer
    Academic article

Part of book/report

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2016) Kakeksibehandling. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Chapter
  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne. (2016) Kakeksi - Patofysiologi, Måling og Klassifisering. Gyldendal Akademisk
    Chapter

Report

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2014) Cancer Cachexia - Classification, Patophysiology and Treatment. NTNU
    Doctoral dissertation

INFORMASJONSMATR

  • Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Helgås, Ragnhild Green. (2017) Kakeksi - ufrivillig vekttap som kan behandles?.
    Website (informational material)

Teaching

Courses

  • KLH3204 - Introduction to Clinical Health Science
  • MDV6020 - Palliative Care

Outreach

2024

  • Poster
    Koteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora S. (2024) Why Norwegian oncologists do not use diagnosis codes for malnutrition. European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC) The 13th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC) , Zurich 2024-02-01 - 2024-02-02
  • Academic lecture
    Solheim, Tora S; Laird, Barry; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie; Bye, Asta. (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. American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASCO 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting , Chicago 2024-05-31 - 2024-06-04
  • Poster
    Koteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2024) Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in cancer patients: A study on oncologists' perspectives. European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism ESPEN 2024 Congress , Milan, Italy 2024-09-07 - 2024-09-10
  • Poster
    Balstad, Trude Rakel; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Ottestad, Inger; Paur, Ingvild; Sande, Rikka Frøyen; Hjønnevåg Markhus, Emilie. (2024) Parenteral nutrition in advanced cancer: Exploring the clinical landscape. ESPEN 46th ESPEN Congress , Milan 2024-09-07 - 2024-09-10
  • Poster
    Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bråtveit, Marianne; Solheim, Tora S; Koteng, Lisa Heide; Bye, Asta; Jakobsen, Rasmus Dahl. (2024) Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia. The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism , Milan 2024-09-07 - 2024-09-10
  • Poster
    Erichsen, Marianne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Paur, Ingvild; Hansson, Patrik; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn. (2024) Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: Exploring the clinical landscape. European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metaboli ESPEN Congress 2024-09-07 - 2024-09-10

2022

  • Poster
    Vindstad, Benedikte Emilie; Karlberg, Anna Maria; Solheim, Tora S; Solheim, Ole Skeidsvoll; Keil, Thomas; Johansen, Håkon. (2022) Diagnostic and prognostic potential of [68Ga]PSMA PET/MRI for recurrent high-grade glioma . 180°N Norwegian Nuclear Medicine Consortium 180°N Conference in Tromsø , Tromsø 2022-03-29 - 2022-03-31
  • Poster
    Tranung, Morten; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Marsaa, Kristoffer; Haugen, Dagny Renata Faksvåg; Laird, Barry. (2022) Midazolam in palliative care. European practices: Results from a survey. European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC) 12th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre , Aarhus 2022-11-16 - 2022-11-18
  • Academic lecture
    Raanes, Ida Ervik; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Martinez, Amaia; Rosendahl-Riis, Hanne; Dajani, Olav; Solheim, Tora S. (2022) The role of inflammation in development of malnutrition in advanced cancer. 12th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre 2022-11-16 - 2022-11-18

2019

  • Poster
    Wheelwright, Sally; Hopkinson, Jane B.; Cocks, Kim; Darlington, Anne-Sophie; Fitzsimmons, Deborah; Sodergren, Samantha C. (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 . Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) 12th international SCWD conference on cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle wasting , Berlin 2019-12-06 - 2019-12-08
  • Poster
    Sande, Rikka Frøyen; Thoresen, Lene; Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Nygard, Astrid Signe; Paulsen, Ørnulf; Ottestad, Inger. (2019) Parenteral nutrition therapy in patients with incurable cancer: A retrospective medical chart review of current practice. The European Society of Clinical nutrition and Metabolism 41st ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism , Krakow 2019-08-31 - 2019-09-03
  • Poster
    Tobberud, 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 . The European Society of Clinical nutrition and Metabolism 41st ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism , Krakow 2019-08-31 - 2019-09-03
  • Academic lecture
    Tobberup, 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 Norsk selskap for klinisk ernæring årskonferanse 2019 , Oslo 2019-01-16 - 2019-01-16

2018

  • Poster
    Sand, 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 . European Society for Medical Oncology ESMO 2018 Congress , München 2018-10-19 - 2018-10-23
  • Poster
    Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie E.; Wilcock, Andrew. (2018) A prospective study examining cachexia predictors in patients with incurable cancer. European Society of Medical Oncology ESMO 2018 , München 2018-10-19 - 2018-10-23
  • Lecture
    Tobberud, 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 , Edinburgh 2018-12-13 - 2018-12-14
  • Academic lecture
    Bye, Asta; Meli, Kari; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J.; Kaasa, Stein; Stene, Guro Birgitte. (2018) Food intake assessed by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake in patients with advanced cancer . European Palliative Care Research Centre The 8th International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research entre , Edinburgh 2018-12-13 - 2018-12-14
  • Poster
    Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Fløtten, Øystein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning. (2018) Associations between hematologic toxicity and health-related quality of life during first-line chemotherapy in advanced non-small- cell lung cancer. ESMO ESMO congress 2018 , Munchen 2018-10-19 - 2018-10-23

2017

  • Poster
    Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Laird, Barry J.; Bye, Asta; Jones, Neil; Fearon, Kenneth C.H.. (2017) Grip strength as an important part of the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia in advanced cancer. Society of Chronic Wasting Disease 10th International Conference on Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle Wasting, Rome, Italy, 8–10 December 2017 (Part 1). Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, , Rome 2017-12-08 - 2017-12-10

2016

  • Poster
    Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Evaluation of Physical Function Outcomes Related to Change in Muscle Mass in Patients with Cancer Cachexia. European Association for Palliative Care 9th World Research Congress of the EAPC , Dublin 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-11
  • Poster
    Meli, Kari; Bye, Asta; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Skjegstad, Grete S; Laird, Barry J. (2016) Weight loss and survival in advanced cancer in relation to inadequate energy intake. The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism 38th ESPEN Congress 2016 , Copenhagen 2016-09-17 - 2016-09-20
  • Poster
    Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Thronæs, Morten; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Cancer cachexia ̶ prevalence and patient-perceived need of health care attention. Society on Cachexia and Wasting Disorders 9th International conference on cachexia, sarcopenia & muscle wasting , Berlin 2016-12-09 - 2016-12-11
  • Poster
    Leer, Anne Silja Mäkitalo; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Laird, Barry J.; Fearon, Kenneth ; Kaasa, Stein. (2016) Kan fysiske funksjonstester avdekke tap av muskelmasse hos pasienter med kreftkakeksi?. Norsk palliativ forening Den 14. landskonferansen i palliasjon "Liv til dagene" , Stavanger 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16
  • Academic lecture
    Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Bye, Asta; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Oldervoll, Line Merethe. (2016) Rehabilitation during or after treatment for head and neck cancer patients? A randomised pilot trial. Kræftens Bekæmpelse og Acta Oncologica The European Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Symposium 2016 , København 2016-09-19 - 2016-09-20

2015

  • Poster
    Sandmæl, Jon Arne; Bye, Asta; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Lund, Jo-Åsmund. (2015) Lifestyle Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer. A randomised study. European School of Oncology (ESO) Cachexia and Nutrition in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach , Barcelona 2015-03-13 - 2015-03-14
  • Poster
    Kristensen, Are Korsnes; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J.; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2015) Does chemotherapy improve quality of life in advanced pancreatic cancer? A systematic review. EAPC 14th Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care , København 2015-10-08 - 2015-10-10
  • Poster
    Stene, Guro Birgitte; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Laird, Barry J.; Bye, Asta; Fearon, Kenneth C.H.; Kaasa, Stein. (2015) Feasibility of physical activity meters in a multimodal cancer cachexia trial. European School of Oncology Cachexia and malnutrition in advanced cancer patients: a multidisiplinary approach , Barcelona 2015-03-13 - 2015-03-14
  • Poster
    Balstad, Trude Rakel; Pettersen, Caroline Hild; Laird, Barry J; Fearon, Ken; Schønberg, Svanhild Margrethe Arentz; Skorpen, Frank. (2015) Changes in plasma levels of n-3 fatty acids in response to n-3 fatty acid enriched supplementation in advanced cancer patients. ESPEN 37th ESPEN congress on clinical nutrition and metabolism , Lisboa 2015-09-05 - 2015-09-08
  • Poster
    Kaasa, Stein; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta. (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. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting , Chricago 2015-05-29 - 2015-06-02
  • Academic lecture
    Kaasa, Stein; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2015) Relevance of poor performance status in oncology. European School of Oncology Cachexia and nutrition in advanced cancer patients: A multidisciplinary approach , Barcelona 2015-03-13 - 2105-03-14
  • Academic lecture
    Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Blum, David; Wilcock, Andrew; Fayers, Peter; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie. (2015) Late breaking abstract: Cancer cachexia classification in a large longitudinal patient cohort. European Association for Palliative Care EAPC 2015: 14th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care , København 2015-05-08 - 2015-05-10

2014

  • Academic lecture
    Valan, Christine Damgaard; Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Sjøblom, Bjørg; Jordhøy, Marit; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2014) The prognostic value of comorbidity and body muscle mass in patient with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. European Association of Palliative Care 4th International Seminar of the PRC and EAPC RN , Amsterdam 2014-10-16 - 2014-10-17
  • Poster
    Balstad, 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. ESPEN 36th ESPEN congress on clinical nutrition and metabolism , Geneve 2014-09-06 - 2014-09-09
  • Academic lecture
    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. 8th world research congress of the european association for palliative care (EAPC) 2014-06-05 - 2014-06-07

2013

  • Poster
    Balstad, 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. Society on Sarcopenia,Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) 7th International Conference of the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) , Kobe 2013-12-09 - 2013-12-11
  • Academic lecture
    Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2013) Meet the expert session : Treatment of cancer cachexia. EAPC : 13th world congress of the EAPC , Prague 2013-05-30 - 2013-06-02
  • Academic lecture
    Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2013) New treatments in cancer cachexia. PRC, EAPC Research Network 3rd International Seminar of the European Palliative Care Research Centre and the EAPC Research Network , Milan 2013-12-05 - 2013-12-06
  • Academic lecture
    Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2013) Multimodal treatment in cancer cachexia. EAPC 13th world congress of the EAPC , Prague 2013-05-31 - 2013-06-02

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll. (2012) MENAC-multimodal cancer cachexia treatment. PRC and EAPC RN The second international seminar on palliative care research of the PRC and EAPC RN in Ghent, Belgium , Ghent 2012-10-18 -

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