Search for dissertations about: "radiotherapy sarcoma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words radiotherapy sarcoma.

  2. 1. Comparative treatment planning in external radiotherapy of malignant tumours : Potential gains using protons

    Author : Ulf Isacsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Breast cancer; comparative treatment; Ewing sarcoma; oesophageal cancer; protontherapy; radiotherapy; rectal cancer; treatment planning algorithms; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : It is well known that protons have physical characteristics superior to conventional radiation qualities in external beam radiotherapy. The primary aim of this work is to determine if the physical advantages also may lead to clinical advantages. READ MORE

  4. 2. Clinical and molecular studies of liposarcoma

    Author : Katarina Engström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Liposarcoma; radiotherapy; prognostic factors; transfection; FUD-DDIT3; adipogenesis; microarray expression analysis; cell cycle; immunohistochemistry;

    Abstract : Aims: (1) To analyse clinicopathological characteristics, treatment and outcome of liposarcoma, and to determine whether, and how, the Scandinavian Sarcoma Group (SSG) treatment guidelines were followed; (2) to analyse tumour volume and morphology response after radiotherapy in myxoid/round cell liposarcoma (MLS/RCLS); (3) to examine the role of the MLS-specific fusion gene FUS-DDIT3 in development of liposarcomas; and (4) to analyse expression patterns of cell cycle regulating proteins in MLS. Methods: (1) A total of 319 liposarcomas reported between 1986?1998 to the SSG Register were reviewed. READ MORE

  5. 3. Desmoid tumors. New aspects on diagnostic procedures, treatment and outcome

    Author : Mikael Dalén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : desmoid; fibromatosis; surgery; radiotherapy; chemotherapy; statistics; imaging; studies; cytology; biopsy; pathology;

    Abstract : Desmoid tumor (aggressive fibromatosis) is a rare, benign fibroblastic/myofibroblasticneoplasm that originates from musculoaponeurotic structures. It never metastasizes but locallygrows aggressively and infiltrates surrounding tissues. The treatment of choice has beensurgery. However, local recurrences are frequent. READ MORE

  6. 4. Ewing sarcoma : treatment, prognosis and late effects

    Author : Asle Charles Hesla; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Ewing sarcoma (ES) is a rare and aggressive childhood/adolescent malignancy which relies on a multidisciplinary treatment approach for cure. The overall survival rate for this young patient group has hardly improved over the last 30 years despite large multinational treatment trials. READ MORE

  7. 5. Identification and validation of therapeutic targets in sarcoma models

    Author : Wessen Maruwge; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In spite of the low incidence of sarcomas, they are highly aggressive tumors, with high metastatic potential, and resistance to both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, leaving surgery as the only treatment option. There is evidently an urgent need in identifying molecular targets and oncogenic pathways in sarcomas that can be used for the development and evaluation of drugs directed against these tumors. READ MORE