Helle Westergren Hendel

Helle Westergren Hendel

Clinical Associate Professor

Member of:

  • Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine


  1. 2023
  2. Published

    ASO Visual Abstract: Earlier Recurrence Detection Using Routine FDG PET-CT Scans in Surveillance of Stage IIB to IIID Melanoma-A National Cohort Study of 1480 Patients

    Helvind, N. M., Weitemeyer, M. B. M., Chakera, A. H., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Ellebæk, E., Svane, Inge Marie, Kjærskov, M. W., Bojesen, S., Skyum, H., Petersen, S. K., Bastholt, L., Johansen, Christoffer, Bidstrup, P. E. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2023, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 30, 4, p. 2389-2390 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearch

  3. Published

    Earlier Recurrence Detection Using Routine FDG PET-CT Scans in Surveillance of Stage IIB to IIID Melanoma: A National Cohort Study of 1480 Patients

    Helvind, N. M., Weitemeyer, M. B. M., Chakera, A. H., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Ellebæk, E., Svane, Inge Marie, Kjærskov, M. W., Bojesen, S., Skyum, H., Petersen, S. K., Bastholt, L., Johansen, Christoffer, Bidstrup, P. E. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2023, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 30, 4, p. 2377-2388 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Randomised phase II trial of stereotactic body radiotherapy in combination with checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CheckPRO): a study protocol

    Spindler, N. J., Persson, Gitte F., Theile, S., Nielsen, D. L., Høgdall, Estrid Vilma Solyom, Al-Farra, G., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Lorentzen, T., Svane, Inge Marie, Lindberg, H. & Eefsen, R. L., 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 1, 8 p., e063500.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. 2022
  6. Published

    Clinical value of routine [18F]2-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography scans as a decision tool for early immunotherapy discontinuation in advanced melanoma

    Ellebaek, E., Schina, A., Andersen, R., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Svane, Inge Marie & dqp123, dqp123, 2022, In: International Journal of Cancer. 150, 11, p. 1870-1878 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Den gode beskrivelse og multidisciplinært team (MDT)

    Hjorthaug, K., Loft, A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Andersen, T. B., Nellemann, H. M. & Lerberg Nielsen, A., 2022, Klinisk Nuklearmedicin. 3 ed. Munksgaard , p. 305-308

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  8. Published

    Fine needle and core needle ultrasound guided biopsies for assessing suspected melanoma metastasis in lymph nodes and subcutaneous tissue

    Salim, D. N., Obinah, M. P. B., Ternov, N. K., McCullagh, M. J. D., Larsen, M. S., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz & Chakera, A. H., 2022, In: Journal of Surgical Oncology. 126, 6, p. 1058-1066 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Hud, blod og lymfesystem

    Hendel, Helle Westergren, Chakera, A. H., Svane, Inge Marie, Pedersen, Lars Møller, Oturai, P. S., Jensen, M. R. & Glenthøj, Andreas Birkedal, 2022, Klinisk Nuklearmedicin. Munksgaard , p. 187-220

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  10. Published

    Observer experience and accuracy of F-18-sodium-fluoride PET/CT for the diagnosis of bone metastases in prostate cancer

    Zacho, H. D., Ravn, S., Ejlersen, J. A., Fledelius, J., Dolliner, P., Nygaard, S. T., Holdgaard, P. C., Lauridsen, J. F., Nielsen, Christian E. Haarmark, Hendel, Helle Westergren & Petersen, L. J., 2022, In: Nuclear Medicine Communications. 43, 6, p. 680-686 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. 2021
  12. Published

    A phase 1/2 trial of an immune-modulatory vaccine against IDO/PD-L1 in combination with nivolumab in metastatic melanoma

    Kjeldsen, J. W., Lorentzen, C. L., Martinenaite, E., Ellebaek, E., dqp123, dqp123, Holmstroem, R. B., Klausen, T. W., Madsen, C. O., Ahmed, S. M., Weis-Banke, S. E., Holmström, M. O., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Ehrnrooth, E., Zocca, M. B., Pedersen, A. W., Andersen, Mads Hald & Svane, Inge Marie, 2021, In: Nature Medicine. 27, p. pages2212–2223

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Clinical efficacy of T-cell therapy after short-term BRAF-inhibitor priming in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-resistant metastatic melanoma

    Borch, T. H., Harbst, K., Rana, A. H., Andersen, R., Martinenaite, E., Kongsted, P., Pedersen, M., Nielsen, M., Kjeldsen, J. W., Kverneland, Anders Handrup, Lauss, M., Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Hendel, Helle Westergren, Met, Özcan, Jönsson, G., dqp123, dqp123 & Svane, Inge Marie, 2021, In: Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer. 9, 7, 15 p., e00270.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Factors associated with melanoma-related limb lymphoedema

    Gjorup, C. A., Dahlstroem, K., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Drzewiecki, K. T., Klausen, T. W. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2021, In: Acta Oncologica. 60, 6, p. 779-784 | 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Routine PET-CT scans provide early and accurate recurrence detection in asymptomatic stage IIB-III melanoma patients

    Helvind, N. M., Aros Mardones, C. A., Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Hendel, Helle Westergren, Bidstrup, Pernille Envold Hansen, Sørensen, J. A. & Chakera, A. H., 2021, In: European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 47, 12, p. 3020-3027

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. 2020
  17. Published

    Automated synthesis of 68Ga/177Lu-PSMA on the Trasis miniAllinOne

    Sørensen, M. A., Andersen, V. L., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Vriamont, C., Warnier, C., Masset, J. & Huynh, Tri Hien Viet, 2020, In: Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals. 63, 8, p. 393-403 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Observer Agreement and Accuracy of 18F-Sodium Fluoride PET/CT in the Diagnosis of Bone Metastases in Prostate Cancer

    Zacho, H. D., Fonager, R. F., Nielsen, J. B., Haarmark, C., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Johansen, M. B., Mortensen, J. C. & Petersen, L. J., 2020, In: Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 61, 3, p. 344-349

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Pembrolizumab as first line treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma patients–a case series of patients with various co-morbidities

    Bystrup Boyles, T., Schødt, M., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Krarup-Hansen, Anders & Junker, N., 2020, In: Acta Oncologica. 59, 7, p. 793-796 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLetterResearchpeer-review

  20. 2019
  21. Published

    No Added Value of 18F-Sodium Fluoride PET/CT for the Detection of Bone Metastases in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer with Normal Bone Scintigraphy

    Zacho, H. D., Jochumsen, M. R., Langkilde, N. C., Mortensen, J. C., Haarmark, C., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Jensen, J. B. & Petersen, L. J., Dec 2019, In: Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 60, 12, p. 1713-1716

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    68 Ga-PSMA-PET/CT in comparison with 18 F-fluoride-PET/CT and whole-body MRI for the detection of bone metastases in patients with prostate cancer: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study

    Dyrberg, E., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Huynh, Tri Hien Viet, Klausen, T. W., Løgager, V. B., Madsen, C., Pedersen, E. M., Pedersen, M. & Thomsen, Henrik S., 2019, In: European Radiology. 29, 3, p. 1221-1230 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    The DAHANCA 32 study: Electrochemotherapy for recurrent mucosal head and neck cancer

    Plaschke, C. C., Johannesen, H. H., Hansen, R. H., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Kiss, K., Gehl, Julie & Wessel, Irene , 2019, In: Head and Neck. 41, 2, p. 329-339 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. 2018
  25. Published

    Adoptive cell therapy with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in patients with metastatic ovarian cancer: a pilot study

    Pedersen, M., Westergaard, M. C. W., Milne, K., Nielsen, M., Borch, T. H., Poulsen, L. G., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Kennedy, M., Briggs, G., Ledoux, S., Nøttrup, T. J., Andersen, P., Hasselager, T., Met, Ö., Nelson, B. H., dqp123, dqp123 & Svane, Inge Marie, 2018, In: OncoImmunology. 7, 12, 12 p., e1502905.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Diagnostic bone imaging in patients with prostate cancer: patient experience and acceptance of NaF-PET/CT, choline-PET/CT, whole-body MRI, and bone SPECT/CT

    Dyrberg, E., Larsen, E. L., Hendel, Helle Westergren & Thomsen, Henrik S., 2018, In: Acta Radiologica. 59, 9, p. 1119-1125 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Prospective comparative study of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT and planar bone scintigraphy for treatment response assessment of bone metastases in patients with prostate cancer

    Fonager, R. F., Zacho, H. D., Langkilde, N. C., Fledelius, J., Ejlersen, J. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Haarmark, C., Moe, M., Mortensen, J. C., Jochumsen, M. R. & Petersen, L. J., 2018, In: Acta Oncologica. 57, 8, p. 1063-1069 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Reference Values for Assessment of Unilateral Limb Lymphedema with Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

    Gjorup, C. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Klausen, T. W., Zerahn, B. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2018, In: Lymphatic Research and Biology. 16, 1, p. 75-84

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    T cells isolated from patients with checkpoint inhibitor-resistant melanoma are functional and can mediate tumor regression

    Andersen, R., Borch, T. H., Draghi, A., Gokuldass, A., Rana, M. A. H., Pedersen, M., Nielsen, M., Kongsted, P., Kjeldsen, J. W., Westergaard, M. C. W., Radic, H. D., Chamberlain, C. A., Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Hendel, Helle Westergren, Larsen, M. S., Met, Özcan, Svane, Inge Marie & dqp123, dqp123, 2018, In: Annals of Oncology. 29, 7, p. 1575-1581 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. 2017
  31. Published

    Health-related quality of life in melanoma patients: Impact of melanoma-related limb lymphoedema

    Gjorup, C. A., Grønvold, Mogens, Hendel, Helle Westergren, Dahlstroem, K., Drzewiecki, K. T., Klausen, T. W. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Nov 2017, In: European Journal of Cancer. 85, p. 122-132 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    A prospective study comparing whole-body skeletal X-ray survey with 18F-FDG-PET/CT, 18F-NaF-PET/CT and whole-body MRI in the detection of bone lesions in multiple myeloma patients

    Dyrberg, E., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Al-Farra, G., Balding, L., Løgager, V. B., Madsen, C. & Thomsen, Henrik S., Oct 2017, In: Acta Radiologica Open. 6, 10, p. 1-8

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Diagnostic test accuracy study of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT,  99mTc-labelled diphosphonate SPECT/CT, and planar bone scintigraphy for diagnosis of bone metastases in newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer

    Fonager, R. F., Zacho, H. D., Langkilde, N. C., Fledelius, J., Ejlersen, J. A., Haarmark, C., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Lange, M. B., Jochumsen, M. R., Mortensen, J. C. & Petersen, L. J., 2017, In: American Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. 7, 5, p. 218-227 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Gene therapy for patients with advanced solid tumors: a phase I study using gene electrotransfer to muscle with the integrin inhibitor plasmid AMEP

    Spanggaard, I., Dahlstroem, K., Laessoee, L., Hansen, R. H., Johannesen, H. H., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Bouquet, C., Attali, P. & Gehl, Julie, 2017, In: Acta Oncologica. 56, 7, p. 909-916 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Nuclear Molecular Imaging Strategies in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

    Guldbrandsen, K. F., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Langer, Seppo W. & Fischer, Barbara Malene Bjerregaard, 2017, In: Diagnostics. 7, 2, 12 p., 23.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Repeatability of Volume and Regional Body Composition Measurements of the Lower Limb Using Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry

    Gjorup, C. A., Zerahn, B., Juul, S., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Christensen, Karl Bang & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2017, In: Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 20, 1, p. 82–96 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Volume and Tissue Composition Changes Measured with Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Melanoma-Related Limb Lymphedema

    Gjorup, C. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Zerahn, B., Dahlstroem, K., Drzewiecki, K. T., Klausen, T. W. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 2017, In: Lymphatic Research and Biology. 15, 3, p. 274-283

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. 2016
  39. Published

    Isolated asymptomatic masseter muscle metastasis as first sign of metastatic disease in a patient with known melanoma

    Gjorup, C. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Svane, Inge Marie & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, 1 Dec 2016, In: J P R A S Open. 10, p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Routine X-ray of the chest is not justified in staging of cutaneous melanoma patients

    Gjorup, C. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Pilegaard, R. K., Willert, C. B. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Dec 2016, In: Danish Medical Journal. 63, 12, 4 p., A5317.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Long-Lasting Complete Responses in Patients with Metastatic Melanoma after Adoptive Cell Therapy with Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes and an Attenuated IL2 Regimen

    Andersen, R., Donia, M., Ellebæk, E., Borch, T. H., Kongsted, P., Iversen, T. Z., Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Hendel, Helle Westergren, Met, Özcan, Andersen, Mads Hald, Thor Straten, E. P. & Svane, Inge Marie, Aug 2016, In: Clinical Cancer Research. 22, 15, p. 3734-3745 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Lymphoedema following sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or complete lymph node dissection: impact on health-related quality of life

    Gjorup, C., Grønvold, Mogens, Dahlstrøm, K. K., Drzewiecki, K. T., Christensen, Karl Bang, Hendel, Helle Westergren & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Aug 2016, In: Melanoma Research. 26, e-Supplement 1, p. E119-E120 2 p., P214.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Volume and tissue composition measurements of lymphoedema with DXA scan: a novel way of measuring lymphoedema

    Gjorup, C. A., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Christensen, Karl Bang, Dahlstrøm, K., Drzewiecki, K. T., Zerahn, B. & Hølmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz, Aug 2016, In: Melanoma Research. 26, e-Supplement 1, p. e118-e118 1 p., P211.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Early 18F-FDG-PET/CT as a predictive marker for treatment response and survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with irinotecan and cetuximab

    Skougaard, K., Nielsen, D., Jensen, B. V., Pfeiffer, P. & Hendel, Helle Westergren, 2016, In: Acta Oncologica. 55, 9-10, p. 1175-1182 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. 2014
  46. Published

    CT versus FDG-PET/CT response evaluation in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with irinotecan and cetuximab

    Skougaard, K., Johannesen, H. H., Nielsen, D., Schou, J. V., Jensen, B. V., Høgdall, E. V. S. & Hendel, Helle Westergren, 2014, In: Cancer Medicine. 3, 5, p. 1294-1301 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. 2013
  48. Published

    Comparison of EORTC criteria and PERCIST for PET/CT response evaluation of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with irinotecan and cetuximab

    Skougaard, K., Nielsen, D., Jensen, B. V. & Hendel, Helle Westergren, 2013, In: Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 54, 7, p. 1026-1031 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. 2009
  50. Published

    Multimodality imaging in a patient with adrenocortical carcinoma leading to peptide receptor radionuclide therapy

    Andersen, K. F., Mellemgaard, A. & Hendel, Helle Westergren, 2009, In: Clinical Nuclear Medicine. 34, 8, p. 543-8 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  51. 2002
  52. Published

    Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography causes reduced myocardial blood flow

    Christensen, M., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Rasmussen, V., Højgaard, Liselotte, Schulze, S. & Rosenberg, Jacob, Oct 2002, In: Endoscopy. 34, 10, p. 797-800 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  53. Published

    Skeletal muscle mitochondrial function and exercise capacity in HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy and elevated p-lactate levels

    Røge, B. T., Calbet, J. A. L., Møller, Kirsten, Ullum, H., Hendel, Helle Westergren, Gerstoft, Jan & Pedersen, Bente Klarlund, 2002, In: AIDS. 16, 7, p. 973-82 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    Utility of planar bone scintigraphy to distinguish benign osteochondromas from malignant chondrosarcomas.

    Hendel, Helle Westergren, Daugaard, S. & Kjær, Andreas, 2002, In: Clinical Nuclear Medicine. 27, 9, p. 622-4 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  55. 1998
  56. Published

    Fasting gall bladder volume and lithogenicity in relation to glucose tolerance, total and intra-abdominal fat masses in obese non-diabetic subjects

    Hendel, Helle Westergren, Højgaard, Liselotte, Andersen, T., Pedersen, B. H., Paloheimo, L. I., Rehfeld, Jens Frederik, Gotfredsen, A. & Rasmussen, M. H., Apr 1998, In: International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 22, 4, p. 294-302 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  57. 1996
  58. Published

    Body composition during weight loss in obese patients estimated by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and by total body potassium

    Hendel, Helle Westergren, Gotfredsen, A., Andersen, T., Højgaard, Liselotte & Hilsted, J., Dec 1996, In: International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 20, 12, p. 1111-9 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  59. Published

    Change in fat-free mass assessed by bioelectrical impedance, total body potassium and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry during prolonged weight loss

    Hendel, Helle Westergren, Gotfredsen, A., Højgaard, Liselotte, Andersen, T. & Hilsted, J., Dec 1996, In: Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. Supplement. 56, p. 671-9 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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