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Distributed learning: Developing a predictive model based on data from multiple hospitals without data leaving the hospital – A real life proof of concept by Jochems, Arthur, Deist, Timo M, van Soest, Johan, Eble, Michael, Bulens, Paul, Coucke, Philippe, Dries, Wim, Lambin, Philippe, Dekker, Andre

“…Abstract Purpose One of the major hurdles in enabling personalized medicine is obtaining sufficient patient data to feed into predictive models. Combining data…”
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Infrastructure and distributed learning methodology for privacy-preserving multi-centric rapid learning health care: euroCAT by Deist, Timo M., Jochems, A., van Soest, Johan, Nalbantov, Georgi, Oberije, Cary, Walsh, Seán, Eble, Michael, Bulens, Paul, Coucke, Philippe, Dries, Wim, Dekker, Andre, Lambin, Philippe

“…[Display omitted] •Developed and implemented IT infrastructure in 5 radiation clinics across 3 countries.•Proof-of-principle for ‘big data’ infrastructure and…”
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Efficacy of a hydroactive colloid gel versus historical controls for the prevention of radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation in breast cancer patients by Censabella, Sandrine, PhD, Claes, Stefan, RN, Orlandini, Marc, MSc, Braekers, Roel, PhD, Bulens, Paul, MD

“…Abstract Purpose Radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation (RIMD) is a complication that can affect patients’ quality of life and jeopardize radiotherapy…”
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Validation of the flemish CARES, a quality of life and needs assessment tool for cancer care by Schouten, Bojoura, Hellings, Johan, Van Hoof, Elke, Vankrunkelsven, Patrick, Bulens, Paul, Buntinx, Frank, Mebis, Jeroen, Vandijck, Dominique, Schrooten, Ward

“…The Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES) is a quality of life (QOL) and needs assessment instrument of US origin that was developed in the 90's…”
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The utilization of formal and informal home care by older patients with cancer: a Belgian cohort study with two control groups by Baitar, Abdelbari, Buntinx, Frank, De Burghgraeve, Tine, Deckx, Laura, Bulens, Paul, Wildiers, Hans, van den Akker, Marjan

“…The purpose of this paper is to analyse the utilization of formal and informal home care among older patients with cancer (OCP) and to compare this with…”
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Qualitative research on the Belgian Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES): An evaluation of the content validity and feasibility by Schouten, Bojoura, Hellings, Johan, Vankrunkelsven, Patrick, Mebis, Jeroen, Bulens, Paul, Buntinx, Frank, Vandijck, Dominique, Van Hoof, Elke

“…Rationale, aims, and objectives The systematic assessment of cancer patients well‐being and care needs is internationally recommended to optimize comprehensive…”
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Letter to the Editor concerning the article "Application of red light phototherapy in the treatment of radioactive dermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer" by Robijns, Jolien, Censabella, Sandrine, Claes, Stefan, Pannekoeke, Luc, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Broux, Victoria, Lodewijckx, Joy, Puts, Sofie, Bulens, Paul, Maes, Annelies, Noé, Leen, Brosens, Marc, Timmermans, An, Lambrichts, Ivo, Somers, Veerle, Mebis, Jeroen

“…The aim of this Letter to the Editor was to report some methodological shortcomings in the recently published article "Application of red light phototherapy in…”
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Study protocol of KLIMOP: a cohort study on the wellbeing of older cancer patients in Belgium and the Netherlands by Deckx, Laura, van Abbema, Doris, Nelissen, Katherine, Daniels, Liesbeth, Stinissen, Piet, Bulens, Paul, Linsen, Loes, Rummens, Jean-Luc, Robaeys, Geert, de Jonge, Eric T, Houben, Bert, Pat, Karin, Walgraeve, Daan, Spaas, Luc, Verheezen, Jolanda, Verniest, Thessa, Goegebuer, Alexander, Wildiers, Hans, van den Berkmortel, Franchette, Tjan-Heijnen, Vivianne C, Buntinx, Frank, van den Akker, Marjan

“…Cancer is mainly a disease of older patients. In older cancer patients, additional endpoints such as quality of survival and daily functioning might be…”
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The use of low-level light therapy in supportive care for patients with breast cancer: review of the literature by Robijns, Jolien, Censabella, Sandrine, Bulens, Paul, Maes, Annelies, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with an incidence of 1.7 million in 2012. Breast cancer and its treatments can bring along serious…”
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Photobiomodulation for the management of radiation dermatitis: the DERMIS trial, a pilot study of MLS® laser therapy in breast cancer patients by Censabella, Sandrine, Claes, Stefan, Robijns, Jolien, Bulens, Paul, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of photobiomodulation using MLS ® laser therapy (LT) in the management of acute…”
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Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients (DERMISHEAD trial) by Robijns, Jolien, Lodewijckx, Joy, Claes, Stefan, Van Bever, Leen, Pannekoeke, Luc, Censabella, Sandrine, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Broux, Victoria, Puts, Sofie, Vanmechelen, Sofie, Timmermans, An, Noé, Leen, Bulens, Paul, Govers, Mieke, Maes, Annelies, Mebis, Jeroen

“…•Evaluation of the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) for acute radiodermatitis.•First randomised, placebo-controlled trial in head and neck cancer…”
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Identifying an accurate pre-screening tool in geriatric oncology by Kellen, Eliane, Bulens, Paul, Deckx, Laura, Schouten, Harry, Van Dijk, Marjan, Verdonck, Ilse, Buntinx, Frank

“…Abstract The use of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in cancer patients older than 70 is recommended. Three pre-screening instruments have been…”
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Prevention of acute radiodermatitis by photobiomodulation: A randomized, placebo‐controlled trial in breast cancer patients (TRANSDERMIS trial) by Robijns, Jolien, Censabella, Sandrine, Claes, Stefan, Pannekoeke, Luc, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Bulens, Paul, Maes, Annelies, Noé, Leen, Brosens, Marc, Timmermans, An, Lambrichts, Ivo, Somers, Veerle, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Objective Acute radiodermatitis (RD) is a distressing and painful skin reaction that occurs in 95% of the patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT). The aim of…”
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Biophysical skin measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy in the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients by Robijns, Jolien, Censabella, Sandrine, Claes, Stefan, Pannekoeke, Luc, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Lodewijckx, Joy, Bulens, Paul, Maes, Annelies, Noé, Leen, Brosens, Marc, Timmermans, An, Lambrichts, Ivo, Somers, Veerle, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate objectively the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for the prevention of acute radiation…”
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Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing hypofractioned whole‐breast irradiation (LABRA trial) by Robijns, Jolien, Lodewijckx, Joy, Puts, Sofie, Vanmechelen, Sofie, Van Bever, Leen, Claes, Stefan, Pannekoeke, Luc, Timmermans, An, Noé, Leen, Govers, Mieke, Van de Werf, Evelyn, Maes, Annelies, Bulens, Paul, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy in breast cancer patients post‐lumpectomy undergoing hypofractionated whole‐breast…”
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The Effectiveness of a Novel Skin Barrier Protectant in the Management of Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Case Series by Robijns, Jolien, Van Bever, Leen, Claes, Stefan, Censabella, Sandrine, Pannekoeke, Luc, Maes, Annelies, Van de Werf, Evelyn, Bulens, Paul

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A long‐term follow‐up of early breast cancer patients treated with photobiomodulation during conventional fractionation radiotherapy in the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis by Robijns, Jolien, Lodewijckx, Joy, Claes, Marithé, Lenaerts, Melissa, Van Bever, Leen, Claes, Stefan, Pannekoeke, Luc, Verboven, Katleen, Noé, Leen, Maes, Annelies, Bulens, Paul, Mebis, Jeroen

“…Objectives The evidence demonstrating the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for preventing and managing acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) is growing…”
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Response to the Comment on “Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in head and neck cancer patients (DERMISHEAD trial)” by He et al by Robijns, Jolien, Lodewijckx, Joy, Claes, Stefan, Van Bever, Leen, Pannekoeke, Luc, Censabella, Sandrine, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Broux, Victoria, Puts, Sofie, Vanmechelen, Sofie, Timmermans, An, Noé, Leen, Bulens, Paul, Govers, Mieke, Maes, Annelies, Mebis, Jeroen

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Abstract P5-15-05: Evaluation of the effect of low level laser therapy on oral mucositis in breast cancer patients: A retrospective analysis by Mebis, Jeroen, Censabella, Sandrine, Maes, Annelies, Noé, Leen, Bulens, Paul

“…Abstract Background The goal of this retrospective study was to investigate the effectiveness of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in managing…”
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Response to the Comment on “Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in head and neck cancer patients (DERMISHEAD trial)” by Baiocchi et al by Robijns, Jolien, Lodewijckx, Joy, Claes, Stefan, Van Bever, Leen, Pannekoeke, Luc, Censabella, Sandrine, Bussé, Lore, Colson, Dora, Kaminski, Iris, Broux, Victoria, Puts, Sofie, Vanmechelen, Sofie, Timmermans, An, Noé, Leen, Bulens, Paul, Govers, Mieke, Maes, Annelies, Mebis, Jeroen

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