Publications 2024

Bjerre Trent PK, Nordskar NJ, Wangen KR, Engeskaug MI, Opheim MLØ, Aune G, Staff AC, Thorsen L, Falk RS, Eriksson AGZ (2024)
Corrigendum to "Self-reported lower extremity lymphedema and quality of life after surgical staging of endometrial carcinoma: A population based cross-sectional study" [Gynecologic Oncology 175 (2023) 72-80]
Gynecol Oncol, 183, 7-8 (in press)
DOI 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.02.026, PubMed 38484693

Western B, Ivarsson A, Vistad I, Demmelmaier I, Aaronson NK, Radcliffe G, van Beurden M, Bohus M, Courneya KS, Daley AJ, Galvão DA, Garrod R, Goedendorp MM, Griffith KA, van Harten WH, Hayes SC, Herrero-Roman F, Hiensch AE, Irwin ML, James E, Kenkhuis MF, Kersten MJ, Knoop H, Lucia A, May AM et al. (2024)
Dropout from exercise trials among cancer survivors-An individual patient data meta-analysis from the POLARIS study
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 34 (2), e14575
DOI 10.1111/sms.14575, PubMed 38339809

Publications 2023

Bjerre Trent PK, Nordskar NJ, Wangen KR, Engeskaug MI, Opheim MLØ, Aune G, Staff AC, Thorsen L, Falk RS, Eriksson AGZ (2023)
Self-reported lower extremity lymphedema and quality of life after surgical staging of endometrial carcinoma: A population based cross-sectional study
Gynecol Oncol, 175, 72-80
DOI 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.05.070, PubMed 37327542

Gjerset GM, Kiserud CE, Wisløff T, McCarthy JB, Thorsen L (2023)
Perceived burden and need for support among caregivers of cancer patients
Acta Oncol, 62 (7), 794-802
DOI 10.1080/0284186X.2023.2240008, PubMed 37540581

Grydeland M, Bratteteig M, Rueegg CS, Lie HC, Thorsen L, Larsen EH, Brügmann-Pieper S, Torsvik IK, Götte M, Lähteenmäki PM, Kriemler S, Fridh MK, Anderssen SA, Ruud E (2023)
Physical Activity Among Adolescent Cancer Survivors: The PACCS Study
Pediatrics, 152 (3)
DOI 10.1542/peds.2023-061778, PubMed 37646086

Hiensch AE, Beckhaus J, Witlox L, Monninkhof EM, Schagen SB, van Vulpen JK, Sweegers MG, Newton RU, Aaronson NK, Galvão DA, Steindorf K, Stuiver MM, Mesters I, Knoop H, Goedendorp MM, Bohus M, Thorsen L, Schulz KH, Schmidt ME, Ulrich CM, Sonke GS, van Harten WH, Winters-Stone KM, Velthuis MJ, Taaffe DR et al. (2023)
Moderators of exercise effects on self-reported cognitive functioning in cancer survivors: an individual participant data meta-analysis
J Cancer Surviv (in press)
DOI 10.1007/s11764-023-01392-3, PubMed 37160571

Nilsen TS, Sæter M, Sarvari SI, Reinertsen KV, Johansen SH, Edvardsen ER, Hallén J, Edvardsen E, Grydeland M, Kiserud CE, Lie HC, Solberg PA, Wisløff T, Sharples AP, Raastad T, Haugaa KH, Thorsen L (2023)
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc, 12, e45244
DOI 10.2196/45244, PubMed 36920460

Nilsen TS, Sæter M, Sarvari SI, Reinertsen KV, Johansen SH, Edvardsen ER, Hallén J, Edvardsen E, Grydeland M, Kiserud CE, Lie HC, Solberg PA, Wisløff T, Sharples AP, Raastad T, Haugaa KH, Thorsen L (2023)
Correction: Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc, 12, e54462
DOI 10.2196/54462, PubMed 37963373

Opheim LØ, Engeskaug I, Bjerre Trent PK, Thorsen L, Staff AC, Nordskar NJ, Utne I, Hagen M, Eriksson AGZ (2023)
Associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life among endometrial carcinoma survivors - A cross-sectional study
Gynecol Oncol, 179, 52-62
DOI 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.10.012, PubMed 37924595

Skaali T, Blomhoff R, Lindemann K, Smeland S, Bruheim K, Seland M, Thorsen L (2023)
Self-reported distress and problems after treatment for gynecological cancer - Correlation between a short screening tool and longer measures of anxiety/depression and health-related quality of life
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 103 (2), 387-395
DOI 10.1111/aogs.14709, PubMed 37991142

Thorsen L, Courneya KS, Steene-Johannessen J, Gran JM, Haugnes HS, Negaard HFS, Kiserud CE, Fosså SD (2023)
Association of physical activity with overall mortality among long-term testicular cancer survivors: A longitudinal study
Int J Cancer, 153 (8), 1512-1519
DOI 10.1002/ijc.34625, PubMed 37334652

Publications 2022

Fosså SD, Dahl AA, Thorsen L, Hellesnes R, Kiserud CE, Tandstad T, Brydøy M, Haugnes HS, Myklebust TÅ (2022)
Mortality and Second Cancer Incidence After Treatment for Testicular Cancer: Psychosocial Health and Lifestyle Are Modifiable Prognostic Factors
J Clin Oncol, 40 (23), 2588-2599
DOI 10.1200/JCO.21.02105, PubMed 35380874

Gjerset GM, Skaali T, Seland M, Thorsen L (2022)
Health-Related Quality of Life, Fatigue, Level of Physical Activity, and Physical Capacity Before and After an Outpatient Rehabilitation Program for Women Within Working Age Treated for Breast Cancer
J Cancer Educ, 38 (3), 948-956
DOI 10.1007/s13187-022-02211-6, PubMed 35974293

Larsen EH, Mellblom AV, Larsen MH, Ruud E, Thorsen L, Petersen NN, Larsen HB, Fridh MK, Lie HC (2022)
Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity in childhood cancer survivors and their parents: A large-scale interview study from the International PACCS Study
Pediatr Blood Cancer, 70 (1), e30056
DOI 10.1002/pbc.30056, PubMed 36251019

Lie HC, Anderssen S, Rueegg CS, Raastad T, Grydeland M, Thorsen L, Stensrud T, Edvardsen E, Larsen MH, Torsvik IK, Bovim LP, Götte M, Lähteenmäki PM, Kriemler S, Larsen HB, Fridh MK, Ørstavik K, Brun H, Matthews I, Hornset E, Ruud E (2022)
The Physical Activity and Fitness in Childhood Cancer Survivors (PACCS) Study: Protocol for an International Mixed Methods Study
JMIR Res Protoc, 11 (3), e35838
DOI 10.2196/35838, PubMed 35258456

Nilsen TS, Johansen SH, Thorsen L, Fairman CM, Wisløff T, Raastad T (2022)
Does Androgen Deprivation for Prostate Cancer Affect Normal Adaptation to Resistance Exercise?
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 19 (7)
DOI 10.3390/ijerph19073820, PubMed 35409505

Publications 2021

Seland M, Skrede K, Lindemann K, Skaali T, Blomhoff R, Bruheim K, Wisløff T, Thorsen L (2021)
Distress, problems and unmet rehabilitation needs after treatment for gynecological cancer
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 101 (3), 313-322
DOI 10.1111/aogs.14310, PubMed 34964982

Thorsen L, Bøhn SH, Lie HC, Fosså SD, Kiserud CE (2021)
Needs for information about lifestyle and rehabilitation in long-term young adult cancer survivors
Support Care Cancer, 30 (1), 521-533
DOI 10.1007/s00520-021-06418-z, PubMed 34333716

Publications 2020

Bye A, Sandmael JA, Stene GB, Thorsen L, Balstad TR, Solheim TS, Pripp AH, Oldervoll LM (2020)
Exercise and Nutrition Interventions in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer during Curative Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nutrients, 12 (11)
DOI 10.3390/nu12113233, PubMed 33105699

Bøhn SH, Lie HC, Reinertsen KV, Fosså SD, Haugnes HS, Kiserud CE, Loge JH, Wisløff T, Thorsen L (2020)
Lifestyle among long-term survivors of cancers in young adulthood
Support Care Cancer, 29 (1), 289-300
DOI 10.1007/s00520-020-05445-6, PubMed 32358776

Sandmæl JA, Bye A, Solheim TS, Balstad TR, Thorsen L, Skovlund E, Kaasa S, Lund JÅ, Oldervoll L (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 Investig Otolaryngol, 5 (2), 330-338
DOI 10.1002/lio2.368, PubMed 32337365

Thorsen L, Haugnes HS, Fosså SD, Brydøy M, Tandstad T, Wisløff T, Gjerset GM, Edvardsen E, Larsen KO, Sandset PM, Henriksson CE, Raastad T, Negaard HFS (2020)
Thromboembolic events after high-intensity training during cisplatin-based chemotherapy for testicular cancer: Case reports and review of the literature
Int J Cancer, 147 (11), 3189-3198
DOI 10.1002/ijc.33151, PubMed 32525564

VAN Vulpen JK, Sweegers MG, Peeters PHM, Courneya KS, Newton RU, Aaronson NK, Jacobsen PB, Galvão DA, Chinapaw MJ, Steindorf K, Irwin ML, Stuiver MM, Hayes S, Griffith KA, Mesters I, Knoop H, Goedendorp MM, Mutrie N, Daley AJ, McConnachie A, Bohus M, Thorsen L, Schulz KH, Short CE, James EL et al. (2020)
Moderators of Exercise Effects on Cancer-related Fatigue: A Meta-analysis of Individual Patient Data
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 52 (2), 303-314
DOI 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002154, PubMed 31524827

Publications 2019

Bøhn SH, Thorsen L, Kiserud CE, Fosså SD, Lie HC, Loge JH, Wisløff T, Haugnes HS, Reinertsen KV (2019)
Chronic fatigue and associated factors among long-term survivors of cancers in young adulthood
Acta Oncol, 58 (5), 753-762
DOI 10.1080/0284186X.2018.1557344, PubMed 30696351

Gjerset GM, Kiserud CE, Loge JH, Fosså SD, Wisløff T, Gudbergsson SB, Oldervoll LM, Thorsen L (2019)
Changes in fatigue, health-related quality of life and physical activity after a one-week educational program for cancer survivors
Acta Oncol, 58 (5), 682-689
DOI 10.1080/0284186X.2018.1562210, PubMed 30862228

Gjerset GM, Tendille M, Skaali T, Kiserud CE, Dahl AA, Gudbergsson SB, Thorsen L (2019)
Gender differences in health status and benefits of a one-week educational programme for caregivers of cancer patients
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl), 28 (2), e12992
DOI 10.1111/ecc.12992, PubMed 30652372

Publications 2018

Buffart LM, Sweegers MG, May AM, Chinapaw MJ, van Vulpen JK, Newton RU, Galvão DA, Aaronson NK, Stuiver MM, Jacobsen PB, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM, Steindorf K, Irwin ML, Hayes S, Griffith KA, Lucia A, Herrero-Roman F, Mesters I, van Weert E, Knoop H, Goedendorp MM, Mutrie N, Daley AJ, McConnachie A, Bohus M et al. (2018)
Targeting Exercise Interventions to Patients With Cancer in Need: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
J Natl Cancer Inst, 110 (11), 1190-1200
DOI 10.1093/jnci/djy161, PubMed 30299508

Bøhn SH, Fosså SD, Wisløff T, Thorsen L (2018)
Physical activity and associations with treatment-induced adverse effects among prostate cancer patients
Support Care Cancer, 27 (3), 1001-1011
DOI 10.1007/s00520-018-4389-5, PubMed 30094728

Sweegers MG, Altenburg TM, Brug J, May AM, van Vulpen JK, Aaronson NK, Arbane G, Bohus M, Courneya KS, Daley AJ, Galvao DA, Garrod R, Griffith KA, Van Harten WH, Hayes SC, Herrero-Román F, Kersten MJ, Lucia A, McConnachie A, van Mechelen W, Mutrie N, Newton RU, Nollet F, Potthoff K, Schmidt ME et al. (2018)
Effects and moderators of exercise on muscle strength, muscle function and aerobic fitness in patients with cancer: a meta-analysis of individual patient data
Br J Sports Med, 53 (13), 812
DOI 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099191, PubMed 30181323

Publications 2017

Gjerset GM, Loge JH, Kiserud CE, Fosså SD, Gudbergsson SB, Oldervoll LM, Wisløff T, Thorsen L (2017)
Perceived needs for different components in a rehabilitation program among cancer survivors with chronic fatigue compared to survivors without chronic fatigue
Acta Oncol, 56 (2), 245-253
DOI 10.1080/0284186X.2016.1266091, PubMed 28075207

Sandmael JA, Bye A, Solheim TS, Stene GB, Thorsen L, Kaasa S, Lund JÅ, Oldervoll LM (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, 123 (22), 4440-4448
DOI 10.1002/cncr.30901, PubMed 28759113

Thorsen L, Kirkegaard C, Loge JH, Kiserud CE, Johansen ML, Gjerset GM, Edvardsen E, Hamre H, Ikdahl T, Fosså SD (2017)
Feasibility of a physical activity intervention during and shortly after chemotherapy for testicular cancer
BMC Res Notes, 10 (1), 214
DOI 10.1186/s13104-017-2531-y, PubMed 28619116

Publications 2016

Buffart LM, Kalter J, Sweegers MG, Courneya KS, Newton RU, Aaronson NK, Jacobsen PB, May AM, Galvão DA, Chinapaw MJ, Steindorf K, Irwin ML, Stuiver MM, Hayes S, Griffith KA, Lucia A, Mesters I, van Weert E, Knoop H, Goedendorp MM, Mutrie N, Daley AJ, McConnachie A, Bohus M, Thorsen L et al. (2016)
Effects and moderators of exercise on quality of life and physical function in patients with cancer: An individual patient data meta-analysis of 34 RCTs
Cancer Treat Rev, 52, 91-104
DOI 10.1016/j.ctrv.2016.11.010, PubMed 28006694

Stenehjem JS, Smeland KB, Murbraech K, Holte H, Kvaløy S, Thorsen L, Arbo I, Jones LW, Aakhus S, Lund MB, Kiserud CE (2016)
Cardiorespiratory fitness in long-term lymphoma survivors after high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation
Br J Cancer, 115 (2), 178-87
DOI 10.1038/bjc.2016.180, PubMed 27351215

Thorsen L, Dahl AA, Nystad R, Kiserud CE, Geirdal AØ, Smeland S (2016)
Baseline characteristics in female cancer patients with unimproved work status after an outpatient rehabilitation program and health changes during the intervention
Springerplus, 5 (1), 1009
DOI 10.1186/s40064-016-2663-x, PubMed 27398282

Publications 2015

Gjerset GM, Loge JH, Gudbergsson SB, Bye A, Fosså SD, Oldervoll LM, Kiserud CE, Demark-Wahnefried W, Thorsen L (2015)
Lifestyles of cancer survivors attending an inpatient educational program-a cross-sectional study
Support Care Cancer, 24 (4), 1527-36
DOI 10.1007/s00520-015-2936-x, PubMed 26370221

Gudbergsson SB, Dahl AA, Loge JH, Thorsen L, Oldervoll LM, Grov EK (2015)
What is covered by "cancer rehabilitation" in PubMed? A review of randomized controlled trials 1990-2011
J Rehabil Med, 47 (2), 97-106
DOI 10.2340/16501977-1902, PubMed 25296993

Nilsen TS, Raastad T, Skovlund E, Courneya KS, Langberg CW, Lilleby W, Fosså SD, Thorsen L (2015)
Effects of strength training on body composition, physical functioning, and quality of life in prostate cancer patients during androgen deprivation therapy
Acta Oncol, 54 (10), 1805-13
DOI 10.3109/0284186X.2015.1037008, PubMed 25927504

Publications 2012

Thorsen L, Nilsen TS, Raastad T, Courneya KS, Skovlund E, Fosså SD (2012)
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of strength training on clinical and muscle cellular outcomes in patients with prostate cancer during androgen deprivation therapy: rationale and design
BMC Cancer, 12, 123
DOI 10.1186/1471-2407-12-123, PubMed 22458865

Publications 2011

Gjerset GM, Fosså SD, Dahl AA, Loge JH, Ensby T, Thorsen L (2011)
Effects of a 1-week inpatient course including information, physical activity, and group sessions for prostate cancer patients
J Cancer Educ, 26 (4), 754-60
DOI 10.1007/s13187-011-0245-8, PubMed 21626449

Thorsen L, Gjerset GM, Loge JH, Kiserud CE, Skovlund E, Fløtten T, Fosså SD (2011)
Cancer patients' needs for rehabilitation services
Acta Oncol, 50 (2), 212-22
DOI 10.3109/0284186X.2010.531050, PubMed 21231783

Publications 2010

Gjerset GM, Fosså SD, Courneya KS, Skovlund E, Thorsen L (2010)
Exercise behavior in cancer survivors and associated factors
J Cancer Surviv, 5 (1), 35-43
DOI 10.1007/s11764-010-0148-4, PubMed 20890674

Publications 2008

Fosså SD, Dahl AA, Smeland S, Thorsen L, Loge JH (2008)
[Rehabilitation after cancer]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 128 (22), 2615-6
PubMed 19023358

Thorsen L, Courneya KS, Stevinson C, Fosså SD (2008)
A systematic review of physical activity in prostate cancer survivors: outcomes, prevalence, and determinants
Support Care Cancer, 16 (9), 987-97
DOI 10.1007/s00520-008-0411-7, PubMed 18274783

Publications 2007

Oldervoll LM, Loge JH, Kaasa S, Lydersen S, Hjermstad MJ, Thorsen L, Holte H, Jacobsen AB, Fosså SD (2007)
Physical activity in Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors with and without chronic fatigue compared with the general population - a cross-sectional study
BMC Cancer, 7, 210
DOI 10.1186/1471-2407-7-210, PubMed 17997822

Thorsen L, Dahl AA, Skovlund E, Hornslien K, Fosså SD (2007)
Effectiveness after 1 year of a short-term physical activity intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness in cancer patients
J Clin Oncol, 25 (10), 1301-2
DOI 10.1200/JCO.2007.10.6682, PubMed 17401029

Publications 2006

Thorsen L, Strømme SB (2006)
Cardiorespiratory fitness in relation to self-reported physical function in cancer patients after chemotherapy
In Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, Minerva Medica, Torino, 46(2006)nr 1, S. 122-127
BIBSYS 06133264x

Publications 2005

Nord C, Mykletun A, Thorsen L, Bjøro T, Fosså SD (2005)
Self-reported health and use of health care services in long-term cancer survivors
Int J Cancer, 114 (2), 307-16
DOI 10.1002/ijc.20713, PubMed 15543613

Thorsen L (2005)
Physical activity and health-related quality of life in cancer patients
In Series of dissertations submitted to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Unipub, Oslo, no. 338, 1 b. (flere pag.)
BIBSYS 052054500

Thorsen L, Nystad W, Stigum H, Dahl O, Klepp O, Bremnes RM, Wist E, Fosså SD (2005)
The association between self-reported physical activity and prevalence of depression and anxiety disorder in long-term survivors of testicular cancer and men in a general population sample
Support Care Cancer, 13 (8), 637-46
DOI 10.1007/s00520-004-0769-0, PubMed 15756585

Thorsen L, Skovlund E, Strømme SB, Hornslien K, Dahl AA, Fosså SD (2005)
Effectiveness of physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness and health-related quality of life in young and middle-aged cancer patients shortly after chemotherapy
J Clin Oncol, 23 (10), 2378-88
DOI 10.1200/JCO.2005.04.106, PubMed 15800330