National Research Network on Nutrition in Cancer (NARNUCA)

Received grant in 2019

DCCC has funded 200,000 DKK to the project.

Nutrition is important in the prevention and treatment of cancer-related weight loss. A national survey from 2016 found weight loss in 49 % during anti-cancer treatment. Of these, 35 % received no nutritional therapy. The European recommendations on nutrition in cancer are based on weak evidence due to a low number of high quality trials. The research network will establish and coordinate high quality trials with sufficient power and homogeneous patient groups, establish a nutrition register, develop, implement and standardise nutritional treatment in patients during anti-cancer treatment.

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Multidisciplinary organisation
Danish Multidisciplinary Cancer Groups (DMCG.dk)


Project stakeholders

Queen Ingrids Hospital, Greenland

  • Trine Vangsgaard, Clinical Cietitian, Queen Ingrids Hospital, Greenland

Herlev og Gentofte Hospital

  • Anni L. Nielsen, Oncologist, Department of Cancer Treatment, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
  • Eva Rosenbom, Clinical Dietitian, Herlev Hospital
  • Pernille Bardal, Clinical Dietitian, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
  • Stine Nordstrand, Nurse, Cancer Treatment Clinic 1, Herlev Hospital
  • Stine Pedersen, Nurse, Herlev Hospital
  • Sofie Christiane Clausen, Radiographer, Clinical specialist for the pelvis, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

Esbjerg Hospital

  • Inge S. Rasmussen, clinical dietitian, Esbjerg Hospital

Hospital Unit West

  • Kirstine G. Frederiksen, Head Clinical Dietitian, Cand.Scient, Nutrition Unit, Hospital Unit West, Gødstrup Hospital
  • Marianne Boll Kristensen, Clinical Dietitian, Can.Scient., PhD, Hospital Unit West, Gødstrup Hospital
  • Gabor Istvan Liposits, Chief Physician, PhD Student, Department of Oncology, Gødstrup Hospital

Odense University Hospital

  • Anne Bek Jellinghof, Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Department, Odense University Hospital and Svendborg Hospital
  • Marie Louise Spejlborg, Clinical Dietitian, Department of Oncology, Odense Univeristy Hospital
  • Cecilia Akueson, Cand.Scient., Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital & Svendborg Hospital
  • Per Pfeiffer, Professor, Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital
  • Sine Roelsgaard Obling, Registrar, PhD, Department of Medical Gastrointestinal Diseases, Odense University Hospital
  • Trine Banke Hansen, Cand.Scient., Department of Medical Gastrointestinal Diseases, Odense University Hospital

  • Camilla Tøstesen Rsendahl, Cand.Scient.San.Publ., Nutrition Coordinator, Department of Oncology, Odense Univeristy Hospital

Rigshospitalet

  • Anja Munk, Nurse, Key Person in Nutrition, Department of Cancer Treatment, Section for Radiation Therapy, Rigshospitalet
  • Ann Christin Lund, Clinical Nursing Specialist, Department of Oncology, Department of Radiation Therapy, Rigshospitalet
  • Christoffer Johansen, Professor of Late Sequelae after Cancer, Research Unit for Late Follows (CASTLE), Department of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Rigshospitalet
  • Irene Wessel, Chief Physician, surgeon, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Rigshospitalet

Zealand University Hospital

  • Babysubashini Thisaruban, Specialty Registrar, Internal Medicine, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Næstved
  • Dorte E. Dinesen, Clinical Dietitian, Radiation Therapy, Zealand University Hospital Næstved
  • Gitte Bjørn Hvilsom, Chief Physician, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Køge
  • Ines Raben, Cand.Scient, Clinical Dietitian, Dietitian Unit, Medical Department, Zealand University Hospital Køge
  • Larisa Andersen, Specialty Registrar, Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Næstved
  • Pia Holbæk, Occupational Therapist, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Køge
  • Rasmus D. Bojesen, MD, PhD Student, Department of Surgery, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Slagelse, Roskilde and Køge
  • Thora S. Thomsen, Associate Professor, Head of Nursing Development and Research, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Køge
  • Daniella Devargue Mikkelsen, Occupational Therapist, Radiation Therapy, Department of Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Næstved
  • Gunn ammitzbøll, Physiotherapist, Postdoc, Danish Research Center for Equality in Cancer (COMPAS), Zealand Univeristy Hospital, Køge Hospital, Danish Cancer Society
  • Malene Bøjesen, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Zealand Univeristy Hospital, Næstved Hospital
  • Sara F. Hajdú, Occupational Therapist, Section for Palliative Treatment, Rehabilitation and Late Effects After Cancer, Zealand University Hospital Slagelse
  • Birgitte Rehn, Clinical Dietitian, Radiation Therapy, Department of Oncology, Zealand Univeristy Hospital Næstved
  • Lukas Pejinovic Svendsen, MSc in Sports and Health, PhD student, Danish Research Center for Equality in Cancer (COMPAS), Zealand Univeristy Hospital, Køge Hospital

Vejle Hospital

  • Birgitte Mayland Havelund, Specialty Registrar, Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital
  • Mette E. Hansen, MD, Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital
  • Nete ​​Bøg Hansen, Clinical Dietitian, Vejle Hospital
  • Torben F. Hansen, Consultant, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital, University of Southern Denmark Hospital

Aalborg University Hospital

  • Andreas Carus, Consultant, PhD, Department of Surgery and Cancer Treatment, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Anne K. Lysdal, Clinical Dietitian, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Charlotte Lauridsen, Professor, Department of Medical Gastrointestinal Diseases, Head of DANSC (Danish Nutrition Science Center), Aalborg University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Emilie Sinding Nør, Department Dietitian, Department of Oncology, Centre for Nutrition and Bowel Disease, Aalborg Univeristy Hospital
  • Helle Nygaard Lærke, Head of Danish Nutrition Science Centre (DANSC), Department of Medicine and Acute Medicine, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Aalborg Univeristy, Aalborg Univeristy Hospital
  • Henrik H. Rasmussen, Consultant, Professor, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Diseases, Aalborg University
  • Jimmy Søndergaard, Specialty Registrar, Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Kimi Frammé Christensen, Department Dietitian, Department of Oncology, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Diseases, Aalborg Univeristy Hospital
  • Laurids Ø. Poulsen, Specialty Registrar, Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Lotte Boa Skadhauge, Development Coordinator for Nutrition, Nurse, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Louise S. Rasmussen, Registrar, Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Mathias Cook, Clinical Dietitian, Cand.Scient., PhD Student, Mech-Sense, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Martin Bøgsted, Professor, Senior Biostatistician, Clinical Surgery and Cancer Treatment, Aalborg University
  • Mette Holst, Head of Research for Clinical Nutrition, PhD, Department of Medicine and Acute Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Mette N. Yilmaz, Consultant, Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Mette O. Holm, PhD Student, Sand.Scient., Clinical Dietitian, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital. Primary contact, mail: mo.holm@rn.dk
  • Randi Tobberup, Head Clinical Dietitian, PhD, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital.
  • Sarunas Dikinis, Consultant, Surgeon, Department of Gastrosurgery, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Stine Karstenskov Østergaard, Scientific Assistant, Danish Nutrition Science Centre (DANSC),  Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, aalborg Univeristy, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Tine Stab Ovesen, Clinical Dietitian, Center for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Ursula Falkmer, Professor, Consultant in charge of research, Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital
  • Werinika Marua Szejniuk, Specialty Registrar, PhD, Department of Oncology, Aalborg Univeristy Hospital

Aarhus Univeristy Hospital

  • Anne Sofie Brems-Eskildsen, Specialty Registrar, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Anette Schouboe, Nurse, Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Hanna Rahbek Mortensen, MD, PhD, Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Maiken Mondrup Hjelt, Nutrition Advisor, PhD Student, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Pernille Opsal Haslund, Nurse/Radiation Therapist, Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Rikke Lænsø Baltzer, Nurse, Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Torben Ellegarrd Andreasen, Nurse, Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Mette Jensen, Radiation Therapist, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Herning Hospital
  • Tina Finninge Krogsgaard, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Aarhus Univeristy Hospital
  • Bettina Timm Sørensen, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Aarhus Univeristy Hospital
  • Emilie Sofia Holm Evensen, Radiation Therapist, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Amy Daugaard Asmussen, Nurse, Department of Oncology, Aarhus Univeristy Hospital
  • Magnus Grønhøj, Cand.Scient, Clinical Dietitian, Department of Oncology, Aarhus Univeristy Hospital

Aarhus Univeristy

  • Julie Schmidt, Clinical Dietitian, Cand.Scient.San., PhD, Postdoc, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus Univeristy

University of Copenhagen

  • Jens R. Andersen, Consultant, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Univeristy of Copenhagen 
  • Lykke Sylow, Associate Professor, Cand.Scient., Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Univeristy of Copenhagen
  • Signe Højlund Christensen, Scientific Assistant, Cand.Scient., Clinical Dietitian, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Univeristy of Copenhagen

Danish Cancer Society

  • Anja Olsen, Senior Researcher, PhD, Danish Cancer Society
  • Cecilie Kyrø, Senior Researcher, PhD, Danish Cancer Society,

Other educational institutions

  • Tenna Christoffersen, Associate Professor, Cand.Scient., Absalon University College; Nutrition and Health Education, Sorø
  • Anette Schnieber, Cand.Psych., PhD, Associate Professor, VIA University Colleague / Nutrition and Health, Aarhus
  • Hanne Høyer, Assistant Professor, Clinicqal Dietitian, Coordinator, VIA University Colleague / Nutrition and Health, Aarhus
  • Marie E. Christensen, Associate Professor, Cand.Scient.San.Publ., PhD Student, VIA Center for Research in Rehabilitation and Health Promotion / VIA University College, Aarhus University Hospital
  • Nanna R. Lang, Cand.Psych., PhD, Associate Professor, VIA University College / Nutrition and Health, Aarhus
  • Stine Engelbracht, Associate Professor, Clinical Dietitian, University College Copenhagen, Nutrition and Health
  • Signe R. Bech, Associate Professor, PhD, UCN Physical Therapy

Knowledge centers

  • Vibeke Sode, Cand.Scient., Clinical Dietitian, Center for Cancer and Health, Copenhagen
  • Gitte Ploug Balling, Clinical Dietitian, Center for Cancer and Health, Copenhagen
  • Charlotte Tønnes Jensen, Cand.Scinet., Clinical Dietitian, Center for Cancer and Health, Copenhagen
  • Maria Stoltze Fray, Clinical Dietitian, Center for Cancer & Health

Municipalities

  • Louise Bové, professional bachelor in health promotion and dietetics, Aalborg Health Centre
  • Julie Florentz Klitgaard, Clinical Dietitian, Center for prevention and rehabilitation, Gentofte Municipality
  • Line Knudsen, Clinical Dietitian, Center for prevention and rehabilitation, Gentofte Municipality
  • Stine Kjær, Clinical Dietitian, Center for Cancer and Health, Copenhagen Municipality
  • Birgitte Røge Brandstrup, Health Advisor, Clinical Dietitian, Municipal Health Center, Skanderborg Municipality