Search for dissertations about: "glioblastoma multiforme treatment thesis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words glioblastoma multiforme treatment thesis.
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1. Glioblastoma multiforme in the microscope: Diagnostic features of importance for prognosis and treatment
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant and also the most common form of brain tumour in humans. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate morphological and diagnostics features in human GBM that may be of importance for prognosis and treatment. READ MORE
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2. Novel treatments of glioblastoma in experimental models
Abstract : One of the major problems with malignant brain tumours, such as glioblastoma multiforme, is that despite being able to remove the major bulk of the tumour through surgery and treating the patients with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, we know that tumour cells have already spread throughout the brain. Furthermore, we now know that the glioblastoma cells effectively suppress the patients’ own anti-tumour response. READ MORE
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3. Stereotactic microdialysis for metabolic assessment and experimental treatment of malignant glioma
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme, the most common primary brain tumor, has a dire prognosis despite multimodal treatments that include surgery and radio-chemotherapy. To improve the outcome of this destructive disease, we need to improve our understanding of its tumor biology. READ MORE
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4. Multivariate analyses of proteomic and metabolomic patterns in brain tumors
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary brain tumor. Given the current standard of care, the prognosis for patients diagnosed with this disease is still poor. There consequently exists a need to improve current treatments, as well as to develop new ones. READ MORE
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5. Mesenchymal stromal cells in malignant glioma - Functions and therapeutic potential
Abstract : The most common malignant brain tumor in adults is a glioma called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). About 300 persons are diagnosed with GBM every year in Sweden. Unfortunately, it is also the most aggressive brain tumor and as of today, it is not possible to cure it. READ MORE