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Physical Function and Physical Activity in Older Breast Cancer Survivors: 5-Year Follow-Up from the Climb Every Mountain Study by Lemij, Annelieke A, Liefers, Gerrit Jan, Derks, Marloes G M, Bastiaannet, Esther, Fiocco, Marta, Lans, Titia E, van der Pol, Carmen C, Vulink, Annelie J E, van Gerven, Leander, Guicherit, Onno R, Linthorst-Niers, Eugenie M H, Merkus, Jos W S, van Dalen, Thijs, Portielje, Johanneke E A, de Glas, Nienke A

“…Abstract Background A decline in physical activity and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living…”
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Impact of comorbidity on outcome of older breast cancer patients: a FOCUS cohort study by Kiderlen, Mandy, de Glas, Nienke A., Bastiaannet, Esther, van de Water, Willemien, de Craen, Anton J. M., Guicherit, Onno R., Merkus, Jos W. S., Extermann, Martine, van de Velde, Cornelis J. H., Liefers, Gerrit-Jan

“…Older breast cancer patients often suffer from comorbid diseases, which may influence life expectancy. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of…”
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A prospective comparison of younger and older patients’ preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy and hormonal therapy in early breast cancer by Hamelinck, Victoria C, Bastiaannet, Esther, Pieterse, Arwen H, de Glas, Nienke A, Portielje, Johanneke E.A, Merkus, Jos W.S, den Hoed, Irma D.M, van de Velde, Cornelis J.H, Liefers, Gerrit-Jan, Stiggelbout, Anne M

“…Abstract Background It is unknown what minimal benefit in disease-free survival older breast cancer patients require from adjuvant systemic therapy, and if…”
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Appendicitis Presenting As Cellulitis of the Right Leg by van Hulsteijn, Leonie T., MD, PhD, Mieog, J. Sven D., MD, PhD, Zwartbol, Maarten H.T., MD, Merkus, Jos W.S., MD, PhD, van Nieuwkoop, Cees, MD, PhD

“…Abstract Background Several infectious processes of intra-abdominal origin may atypically present as skin or soft tissue infections or abscess in the thigh…”
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An increased utilisation rate and better compliance to guidelines for primary radiotherapy for breast cancer from 1997 till 2008: A population-based study in The Netherlands by Struikmans, Henk, Aarts, Mieke J, Jobsen, Jan J, Koning, Caro C.E, Merkus, Jos W.S, Lybeert, Marnix L, Immerzeel, Jos, Poortmans, Philip M, Veerbeek, Laetitia, Louwman, Marieke W, Coebergh, Jan Willem W

“…Abstract Only scarce data are available on the utilisation rate of primary radiotherapy (RT) for patients with breast cancer. In this study, we compared the…”
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Radiotherapy or Surgery of the Axilla After a Positive Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer: 10-Year Results of the Randomized Controlled EORTC 10981-22023 AMAROS Trial by Bartels, Sanne A L, Donker, Mila, Poncet, Coralie, Sauvé, Nicolas, Straver, Marieke E, van de Velde, Cornelis J H, Mansel, Robert E, Blanken, Charlotte, Orzalesi, Lorenzo, Klinkenbijl, Jean H G, van der Mijle, Huub C J, Nieuwenhuijzen, Grard A P, Veltkamp, Sanne C, van Dalen, Thijs, Marinelli, Andreas, Rijna, Herman, Snoj, Marko, Bundred, Nigel J, Merkus, Jos W S, Belkacemi, Yazid, Petignat, Patrick, Schinagl, Dominic A X, Coens, Corneel, van Tienhoven, Geertjan, van Duijnhoven, Frederieke, Rutgers, Emiel J T

“…The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer 10981-22023 AMAROS trial evaluated axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) versus axillary…”
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Radiotherapy or surgery of the axilla after a positive sentinel node in breast cancer (EORTC 10981-22023 AMAROS): a randomised, multicentre, open-label, phase 3 non-inferiority trial by Donker, Mila, MD, van Tienhoven, Geertjan, MD, Straver, Marieke E, MD, Meijnen, Philip, MD, van de Velde, Cornelis J H, Prof, Mansel, Robert E, Prof, Cataliotti, Luigi, Prof, Westenberg, A Helen, MD, Klinkenbijl, Jean H G, Prof, Orzalesi, Lorenzo, MD, Bouma, Willem H, MD, van der Mijle, Huub C J, MD, Nieuwenhuijzen, Grard A P, MD, Veltkamp, Sanne C, MD, Slaets, Leen, PhD, Duez, Nicole J, MSc, de Graaf, Peter W, MD, van Dalen, Thijs, MD, Marinelli, Andreas, MD, Rijna, Herman, MD, Snoj, Marko, Prof, Bundred, Nigel J, Prof, Merkus, Jos W S, MD, Belkacemi, Yazid, Prof, Petignat, Patrick, Prof, Schinagl, Dominic A X, MD, Coens, Corneel, MSc, Messina, Carlo G M, MD, Bogaerts, Jan, PhD, Rutgers, Emiel J T, Prof

“…Summary Background If treatment of the axilla is indicated in patients with breast cancer who have a positive sentinel node, axillary lymph node dissection is…”
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Mental health outcomes in older breast cancer survivors: Five-year follow-up from the CLIMB study by Lemij, Annelieke A., de Glas, Nienke A., Derks, Marloes G.M., Linthorst-Niers, Eugenie M.H., Guicherit, Onno R., van der Pol, Carmen C., Lans, Titia E., van Dalen, Thijs, Vulink, Annelie J.E., Merkus, Jos W.S., van Gerven, Leander, van den Bos, Frederiek, Rius Ottenheim, Nathaly, Liefers, Gerrit-Jan, Portielje, Johanneke E.A.

“…There is a lack of information on mental health outcomes for the increasing older population. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to assess depressive…”
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Association between endocrine therapy and cognitive decline in older women with early breast cancer: Findings from the prospective CLIMB study by Baltussen, Joosje C., Derks, Marloes G.M., Lemij, Annelieke A., de Glas, Nienke A., Fiocco, Marta, Linthorst-Niers, Eugenie M.H., Vulink, Annelie J.E., van Gerven, Leander, Guicherit, Onno R., van Dalen, Thijs, Merkus, Jos W.S., Lans, Titia E., van der Pol, Carmen C., Mooijaart, Simon P., Portielje, Johanneke E.A., Liefers, Gerrit-Jan

“…Studies investigating the long-term effects of breast cancer treatment on cognition in older women with breast cancer are lacking, even though preserving…”
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Discontinuation of adjuvant endocrine therapy and impact on quality of life and functional status in older patients with breast cancer by Lemij, Annelieke A., de Glas, Nienke A., Derks, Marloes G. M., Bastiaannet, Esther, Merkus, Jos W. S., Lans, Titia E., van der Pol, Carmen C., van Dalen, Thijs, Vulink, Annelie J. E., van Gerven, Leander, Guicherit, Onno R., Linthorst-Niers, Eugenie M. H., van den Bos, Frederiek, Kroep, Judith R., Liefers, Gerrit Jan, Portielje, Johanneke E. A.

“…Purpose Side effects are the main reason for discontinuation of adjuvant endocrine therapy in older adults. The aim of this study was to examine geriatric…”
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Differences in treatment and survival of older patients with operable breast cancer between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands – A comparison of two national prospective longitudinal multi-centre cohort studies by van der Plas-Krijgsman, Willeke G., Morgan, Jenna L., de Glas, Nienke A., de Boer, Anna Z., Martin, Charlene L., Holmes, Geoffrey R., Ward, Susan E., Chater, Tim, Reed, Malcolm W., Merkus, Jos W.S., van Dalen, Thijs, Vulink, Annelie J.E., van Gerven, Leander, Guicherit, Onno R., Linthorst-Niers, Eugenie, Lans, Titia E., Bastiaannet, Esther, Portielje, Johanneke E.A., Liefers, Gerrit Jan, Wyld, Lynda

“…Previous studies have shown that survival outcomes for older patients with breast cancer vary substantially across Europe, with worse survival reported in the…”
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Routine Ultrasound and Limited Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis by Toorenvliet, Boudewijn R., Wiersma, Fraukje, Bakker, Rutger F. R., Merkus, Jos W. S., Breslau, Paul J., Hamming, Jaap F.

“…Background Acute appendicitis continues to be a challenging diagnosis. Preoperative radiological imaging using ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) has…”
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Risk Factors for Excess Mortality in the First Year After Curative Surgery for Colorectal Cancer by Gooiker, Gea A., Dekker, Jan Willem T., Bastiaannet, Esther, van der Geest, Lydia G. M., Merkus, Jos W. S., van de Velde, Cornelis J. H., Tollenaar, Rob A. E. M., Liefers, Gerrit-Jan

“…Background Thirty-day mortality after surgery for colorectal cancer may vastly underestimate 1-year mortality. This study aimed to quantify the excess…”
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An actualised population-based study on the use of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients in the Netherlands by Schreuder, Kay, Middelburg, Judith G, Aarts, Mieke J, Merkus, Jos W S, Poortmans, Philip M P, Jobsen, Jan J, Siesling, Sabine, Struikmans, Henk

“…The utilization rate of RT increased from 64.4% in 2011 to 70.3% in 2015. After BCS and mastectomy, 97.3% and 26.1% of the patients received RT, respectively…”
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A prospective comparison of younger and older patients' preferences for breast-conserving surgery versus mastectomy in early breast cancer by Hamelinck, Victoria C., Bastiaannet, Esther, Pieterse, Arwen H., Merkus, Jos W.S., Jannink, Ilse, den Hoed, Irma D.M., van de Velde, Cornelis J.H., Liefers, Gerrit-Jan, Stiggelbout, Anne M.

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Standard Outpatient Re-Evaluation for Patients Not Admitted to the Hospital After Emergency Department Evaluation for Acute Abdominal Pain by Toorenvliet, Boudewijn R., Bakker, Rutger F. R., Flu, Hans C., Merkus, Jos W. S., Hamming, Jaap F., Breslau, Paul J.

“…Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of standard outpatient re-evaluation for patients who are not admitted to…”
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Short versus long-term postoperative drainage of the axilla after axillary lymph node dissection. A prospective randomized study by BAAS-VRANCKEN PEETERS, Marie-Jeanne T. F. D, KLUIT, Ariane B, MERKUS, Jos W. S, BRESLAU, Paul J

“…Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a standard procedure in the treatment of breast cancer. Current practice following ALND involves several days of…”
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Doppler spectrum analysis to diagnose rejection during posttransplant acute renal failure by Merkus, J W, Hoitsma, A J, van Asten, W N, Koene, R A, Skotnicki, S H

“…During posttransplant acute renal failure (ARF), the diagnosis of allograft rejection constitutes a major problem. We evaluated the value of Doppler…”
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