C. René Leemans

49.9k total citations · 9 hit papers
532 papers, 33.8k citations indexed

About

C. René Leemans is a scholar working on Otorhinolaryngology, Oncology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, C. René Leemans has authored 532 papers receiving a total of 33.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 328 papers in Otorhinolaryngology, 216 papers in Oncology and 193 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in C. René Leemans's work include Head and Neck Cancer Studies (327 papers), Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment (64 papers) and Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (59 papers). C. René Leemans is often cited by papers focused on Head and Neck Cancer Studies (327 papers), Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment (64 papers) and Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (59 papers). C. René Leemans collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, United States and Italy. C. René Leemans's co-authors include Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Johannes A. Langendijk, Irma M. Verdonck‐de Leeuw, Remco de Bree, Peter J.F. Snijders, I. van der Waal, Patricia Doornaert, Ben J. Slotman and Barbara Burtness and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of Clinical Oncology and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

C. René Leemans

519 papers receiving 33.2k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Decoding tumour phenotype by noninvasive imaging using a quantitative radiomics approach

2014 3.6k citations D. Rietveld, C. René Leemans et al. profile →
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

2020 2.5k citations C. René Leemans et al. profile →
The molecular biology of head and neck cancer

2010 1.9k citations C. René Leemans, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis et al. profile →
The molecular landscape of head and neck cancer

2018 936 citations C. René Leemans, Peter J.F. Snijders et al. profile →
A genetic explanation of Slaughter's concept of field cancerization: evidence and clinical implications.

2003 933 citations Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, C. René Leemans et al. profile →
Prevalence of depression in cancer patients: a meta‐analysis of diagnostic interviews and self‐report instruments

2013 642 citations Laurien M. Buffart, C. René Leemans et al. profile →
A novel algorithm for reliable detection of human papillomavirus in paraffin embedded head and neck cancer specimen

2007 599 citations Peter J.F. Snijders, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis et al. profile →
Impact of Late Treatment-Related Toxicity on Quality of Life Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Treated With Radiotherapy

2008 522 citations Johannes A. Langendijk, Patricia Doornaert et al. profile →
Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx: EHNS–ESMO–ESTRO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

2020 477 citations C. René Leemans, Wojciech Golusiński et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Immune cell topography of head and neck cancer 2024 ·Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Carmen Ballesteros‐Merino, Laura A. N. Peferoen, Elisabeth Bloemena, Bernard A. Fox, Jos B. Poell, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Rieneke van de Ven	5
2	European Cancer Summit 2022 submission for Prevention, Early Detection and Screening NetworkThe value of awareness campaigns in the head and neck cancer setting: an evaluation of the European Head and Neck Society’s Make Sense campaign 2023 ·Journal of Cancer Policy ·Şefik Hoşal, Wojciech Golusiński, C. René Leemans, Andreas Dietz, (unknown), Christian Simon, (unknown), Irma M. Verdonck‐de Leeuw	1
3	Magnetic resonance imaging based radiomics prediction of Human Papillomavirus infection status and overall survival in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 2023 ·Oral Oncology ·(unknown), Steven W. Mes, (unknown), Roland M. Martens, C. René Leemans, Ronald Boellaard, Mark A. van de Wiel, Pim de Graaf	17
4	The Change in Social Eating over Time in People with Head and Neck Cancer Treated with Primary (Chemo)Radiotherapy: The Role of Swallowing, Oral Function, and Nutritional Status 2023 ·Cancers ·(unknown), Femke Jansen, Antonella Delle Fave, Birgit I. Lissenberg‐Witte, Nicole Pizzorni, Robert J. Baatenburg de Jong, Femke Lamers, C. René Leemans, Robert P. Takes, (unknown), Antonio Schindler, Irma M. Verdonck‐de Leeuw	2
5	Salvage surgery in head and neck cancer 2020 ·Oral Diseases ·Stijn van Weert, C. René Leemans	21
6	Drug Sensitivity Prediction Models Reveal a Link between DNA Repair Defects and Poor Prognosis in HNSCC 2019 ·Cancer Research ·Paul Essers, (unknown), Caroline V.M. Verhagen, (unknown), Reinout H. de Roest, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Michiel W. M. van den Brekel, Harry Bartelink, Marcel Verheij, Conchita Vens	13
7	Molecular Characterization of Locally Relapsed Head and Neck Cancer after Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy 2019 ·Clinical Cancer Research ·Reinout H. de Roest, Steven W. Mes, Jos B. Poell, Arjen Brink, Mark A. van de Wiel, Elisabeth Bloemena, (unknown), Tito Poli, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	17
8	Prevalence of sleep disturbances among head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2019 ·Sleep Medicine Reviews ·(unknown), Femke Jansen, Ralph de Vries, C. René Leemans, Annemieke van Straten, Irma M. Verdonck‐de Leeuw	56
9	Demographic, clinical and lifestyle-related correlates of accelerometer assessed physical activity and fitness in newly diagnosed patients with head and neck cancer 2019 ·Acta Oncologica ·Joeri A J Douma, Irma M. Verdonck‐de Leeuw, C. René Leemans, Femke Jansen, Johannes A. Langendijk, Robert J. Baatenburg de Jong, Chris H.J. Terhaard, Robert P. Takes, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Teatske M. Altenburg, Laurien M. Buffart	16
10	Establishment and Genetic Landscape of Precancer Cell Model Systems from the Head and Neck Mucosal Lining 2018 ·Molecular Cancer Research ·(unknown), Arjen Brink, Marijke Buijze, Marijke Stigter‐van Walsum, Keith D. Hunter, Bauke Ylstra, Elisabeth Bloemena, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	24
11	The FA/BRCA Pathway Identified as the Major Predictor of Cisplatin Response in Head and Neck Cancer by Functional Genomics 2016 ·Molecular Cancer Therapeutics ·Sanne R. Martens‐de Kemp, Arjen Brink, (unknown), Renée X. de Menezes, Dennis E. te Beest, C. René Leemans, Victor W. van Beusechem, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	22
12	Noninvasive Molecular Screening for Oral Precancer in Fanconi Anemia Patients 2015 ·Cancer Prevention Research ·(unknown), Eunike Velleuer, Ralf Dietrich, (unknown), Arjen Brink, Marijke Buijze, Dorly J. H. Deeg, Jean Soulier, C. René Leemans, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	15
13	Identification of Lethal microRNAs Specific for Head and Neck Cancer 2013 ·Clinical Cancer Research ·(unknown), Sanne R. Martens‐de Kemp, Michiel de Maaker, Wessel N. van Wieringen, Bauke Ylstra, Reuven Agami, Francesco Cerisoli, C. René Leemans, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	12
14	Prognostic Significance of Truncating TP53 Mutations in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma 2011 ·Clinical Cancer Research ·(unknown), Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Dirk J. Kuik, Marijke Buijze, Elisabeth Bloemena, Peter J.F. Snijders, C. René Leemans, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis	66
15	Differential Proteomics Identifies Protein Biomarkers That Predict Local Relapse of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas 2009 ·Clinical Cancer Research ·Tieneke B.M. Schaaij‐Visser, (unknown), Sharon Gauci, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Marijke Buijze, Albert J. R. Heck, Dirk J. Kuik, Elisabeth Bloemena, C. René Leemans, Monique Slijper, Ruud H. Brakenhoff	61
16	Gangplank Flap Reconstruction of the Nose 2007 ·Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery ·(unknown), Remco de Bree, C. René Leemans, (unknown)	1
17	The Mean Radiation Dose in Pharyngheal Structures is a Strong Predictor of Acute and Persistent Swallowing Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy 2007 ·International Journal of Radiation OncologyBiologyPhysics ·Patricia Doornaert, Ben J. Slotman, D. Rietveld, C. René Leemans, Johannes A. Langendijk	5
18	A randomized trial of PET scanning to improve diagnostic yield of direct laryngoscopy in patients with suspicion of recurrent laryngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy 2007 ·Contemporary Clinical Trials ·Remco de Bree, Lisa van der Putten, Otto S. Hoekstra, Dirk J. Kuik, Carin A. Uyl‐de Groot, Harm van Tinteren, C. René Leemans, Maarten Boers	12
19	Microarray Analysis of Bleomycin-Exposed Lymphoblastoid Cells for Identifying Cancer Susceptibility Genes 2006 ·Molecular Cancer Research ·Jacqueline Cloos, (unknown), Mireille H.J. Snel, Paul van den IJssel, Bauke Ylstra, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis	28
20	Recursive partitioning analysis in the postoperative setting in squamous cell head and neck cancer: Validation of risk group definition in the EORTC 22931 database 2006 ·Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) ·Johannes A. Langendijk, Jan Bogaerts, C. René Leemans, Jacques Bernier	2

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