prof. dr. G.H. (Truuske) de Bock

Professor of Oncological Epidemiology

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Telephone:

+31 6 5525 6940

E-mail:

g.h.de.bock umcg.nl

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Research interests

The research of Geertruida de Bock is about the early detection of cancer and improvement of outcomes after cancer treatment. To evaluate this in a systematic way, she set up an UMCG’s oncology databiobank OncoLifeS with quality of life as a main outcome. To assess and optimize screening strategies, she works on defining which populations are at risk of cancer and negative outcomes. She does not only consider benefits of screening and treatment, but also the negative effects of over-diagnosis, tumor-induction, false-positive results, and side-effects. Systematic literature reviews, analysis of cohorts and modelling are the most important methods she uses.

Publications

Actual physical activity after major abdominal cancer surgery: Far from optimal

Hogenbirk, R. N. M., Wijma, A. G., van der Plas, W. Y., Hentzen, J. E. K. R., de Bock, G. H., van der Schans, C. P., Kruijff, S. & Klaase, J. M., 6-Jan-2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 50, 2, p. 107949

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Advancing Ki67 hotspot detection in breast cancer: a comparative analysis of automated digital image analysis algorithms

Zwager, M. C., Yu, S., Buikema, H. J., de Bock, G. H., Ramsing, T. W., Thagaard, J., Koopman, T. & van der Vegt, B., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Histopathology. 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

An Innovative Big Temporal Data Analytics Technique over Real-Life Healthcare Datasets: The F-TBDA Approach

Cuzzocrea, A., de Bock, G. H., Maas, W. J., Soufargi, S. & Hafsaoui, A., 2024, Proceedings of the 32nd Symposium on Advanced Database Systems. Atzori, M., Ciaccia, P., Ceci, M., Mandreoli, F., Malerba, D., Sanguinetti, M., Pellicani, A. & Motta, F. (eds.). p. 112-121 10 p. (CEUR Workshop Proceedings; vol. 3741).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

ASO Visual Abstract: The Association between Intraoperative Compromised Intestinal Integrity and Postoperative Complications in Cancer Patients

Hendriks, S., Huisman, M., Stokmans, S. C., Plas, M., van der Wal-Huisman, H., van Munster, B. C., Absalom, A. R., Nieuwenhuijs-Moeke, G. J., de Bock, G. H., van Leeuwen, B. L. & de Haan, J. J., 17-Jan-2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Annals of surgical oncology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Academic › peer-review

Author Correction: Symptoms and quality of life before, during, and after a SARS-CoV-2 PCR positive or negative test: data from Lifelines (Scientific Reports, (2023), 13, 1, (11713), 10.1038/s41598-023-38223-5)

Lifelines Corona Research initiative, Goërtz, Y. M. J., Spruit, M. A., Van Herck, M., Dukers-Muijrers, N., van der Kallen, C. J. H., Burtin, C. & Janssen, D. J. A., Dec-2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 8390.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Erratum

BRCA1/2 Testing Landscape in Ovarian Cancer: A Nationwide, Real-World Data Study

Lanjouw, L., Bart, J., Mourits, M. J. E., Willems, S. M., van der Hout, A. H., Ter Elst, A. & de Bock, G. H., 26-Apr-2024, In: Cancers. 16, 9, 10 p., 1682.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Cancer risks for other sites in addition to breast in CHEK2 c.1100delC families

The Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Group Netherlands, Schreurs, M. A. C., Schmidt, M. K., Hollestelle, A., Schaapveld, M., van Asperen, C. J., Ausems, M. G. E. M., van de Beek, I., Broekema, M. F., Margriet Collée, J., van der Hout, A. H., van Kaam, K. J. A. F., Komdeur, F. L., Mensenkamp, A. R., Adank, M. A. & Hooning, M. J., Sept-2024, In: Genetics in Medicine. 26, 9, 9 p., 101171.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Causality and functional relevance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants in non-high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas

Kramer, C., Lanjouw, L., Ruano, D., Ter Elst, A., Santandrea, G., Solleveld-Westerink, N., Werner, N., van der Hout, A. H., de Kroon, C. D., van Wezel, T., Berger, L. P. V., Jalving, M., Wesseling, J., Smit, V., de Bock, G. H., van Asperen, C. J., Mourits, M. J. E., Vreeswijk, M., Bart, J. & Bosse, T., Feb-2024, In: The Journal of Pathology. 262, 2, p. 137-146 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Chronic Stress Related to Cancer Incidence, including the Role of Metabolic Syndrome Components

Pham, A. T., van Dijk, B. A. C., van der Valk, E. S., van der Vegt, B., van Rossum, E. F. C. & de Bock, G. H., Jun-2024, In: Cancers. 16, 11, 13 p., 2044.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Clinical and pathological differences between early- and late-onset colorectal cancer and determinants of one-year all-cause mortality among advanced-stage patients: a retrospective cohort study in Medellín, Colombia

Ruiz-Grajales, Á. E., Orozco-Puerta, M. M., Zheng, S., H․ de Bock, G., Correa-Cote, J. C. & Castrillón-Martínez, E., 2024, In: Cancer Treatment and Research Communications. 39, 7 p., 100797.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review