Astrid Dalhaug

Astrid Dalhaug serves as a University Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her academic work focuses on clinical oncology with particular emphasis on cancer treatment outcomes in rural healthcare settings across Northern Norway.

Dr. Dalhaug's research interests center on oncology, specifically radiotherapy, palliative care, and survival prediction models for cancer patients. Her work frequently addresses the challenges of delivering quality cancer care in remote regions with scattered populations. She investigates prognostic factors in various cancer types including prostate cancer, lung cancer, and brain metastases, with special attention to biomarkers, treatment fractionation, and demographic variables that influence patient outcomes.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on developing and validating practical prognostic tools for clinical use, particularly the LabPS and LabBM scores. Her research demonstrates how serum biomarkers can enhance survival prediction accuracy across different cancer types and metastatic presentations. A distinctive feature of her work is the examination of rural healthcare delivery challenges and their impact on cancer treatment outcomes in Northern Norway's unique geographical context.

Dr. Dalhaug maintains a highly productive research collaboration, most notably with Carsten Nieder, with whom she has co-authored numerous studies across multiple cancer types and treatment modalities. Her work spans clinical trials, retrospective analyses, and validation studies that contribute significantly to evidence-based oncology practice, particularly in resource-limited or geographically isolated settings.