Search for dissertations about: "HUMAN BREAST-CANCER"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 233 swedish dissertations containing the words HUMAN BREAST-CANCER.
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1. Somatic Mutations in Breast Cancer Genomes : Discovery and Validation of Breast Cancer Genes
Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. However, the genetic alterations that lead to breast cancer are not fully understood. This thesis aims to identify novel genes of potential mechanistic, diagnostic or therapeutic interest in breast cancers by mutational analysis and whole-genome sequencing. READ MORE
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2. Clinical significance of immunohistochemistry in breast cancer diagnostics
Abstract : For patients with breast cancer, modern patient-tailored treatment depends on tumor- specific characteristics, i.e., estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2), and the proliferation marker Ki67. READ MORE
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3. Breast tomosynthesis – new perspectives on breast cancer screening
Abstract : Abstract: Mammography is currently the established method in breast cancer screening, although the sensitivity is known be affected by overlapping tissue concealing tumours. Breast tomosynthesis takes advantage of multiple exposures at different angles reducing the negative effect of obscuring tissue. READ MORE
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4. Immune Tolerance Mechanisms in Human Breast Cancer
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5. MicroRNAs in HER2-Amplified Breast Cancer
Abstract : Background: Breast cancer is the most common female malignancy and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Targeted therapy against the main biomarkers estrogen receptor alpha (ER) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/ERBB2) have greatly improved mortality rates, but ab initio or acquired therapy resistance is common. READ MORE