Search for dissertations about: "survival colon rectum"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words survival colon rectum.

  2. 1. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum : Population Based Survival Analysis and Study on Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

    Author : Helgi Birgisson; Lars Påhlman; Bengt Glimelius; Ulf Gunnarsson; Ragnar Hultborn; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Surgery; cancer; colon; rectal; colorectal; survival; radiation therapy; second cancer; adverse effects; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The Swedish Cancer Register was used to determine the relative survival rate in colon and rectal cancer and to estimate the occurrence of second cancers related to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. The Swedish Hospital Discharge Register and hospital records were used to estimate the rate of late adverse effects due to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. READ MORE

  4. 2. Cell adhesion proteins in different invasive patterns of colon carcinomas : a morphometric and molecular genetic study

    Author : Victoria Hahn-Strömberg; Lennart Franzén; Richard Palmqvist; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; colon carcinoma; growth pattern; tight junction; Complexity Index; cell adhesion; E-cadherin; Beta-catenin; Occludin; Claudin.; Medicine; Medicin; Biomedicin; Biomedicine;

    Abstract : Colorectal carcinoma is the second most common type of cancer in both men and women in Sweden. Cancer of the colon and rectum are often considered together and their ten year survival rate is approximately 50 – 60 % depending on sex and location. READ MORE

  5. 3. Lung Metastases - Diagnostic, Prognostic and Molecular Aspects with Focus on Colorectal Cancer

    Author : Halla Vidarsdottir; Förbättrad diagnostik och prognostik vid lungcancer och metastaser till lunga; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lung cancer; lung metastasis; tissue microarray; TTF-1; napsin A; cytokeratin; GATA3; CDX2; PAX8; CRC; pulmonary metastasectomy; RBM3; recurrence; survival; NGS; Trusight tumor 26; Trusight Oncology 500;

    Abstract : In Sweden 4200 patients are diagnosed with lung cancer and 6500 patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) annually. The lungs are a common site for metastases. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a helpful aid in diagnostics of a pulmonary tumour. READ MORE

  6. 4. Colon cancer : management and outcome in a Swedish population

    Author : Annika Sjövall; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Colonic carcinoma; Population-based study; loco-regional recurrence; hepatic metastasis; survival;

    Abstract : Colon cancer is common in Sweden, with about 3500 new cases every year. Tumours of the colon and rectum are usually addressed as an entity. Great effort has been made to improve the outcome after rectal cancer treatment with subsequent improvement of survival. READ MORE

  7. 5. Risk and survival for colorectal cancer in northern Sweden : sociodemographic factors and surveillance programs

    Author : Olle Sjöström; Beatrice S. Melin; Lars H Lindholm; Richard Palmqvist; Johannes Blom; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; Risk factors; Cancer epidemiology; Endoscopy general; Health economy; Cancer prevention; Hereditary colorectal; Surveillance colonoscopy; Cancer Epidemiology; cancerepidemiologi; Genetics; genetik; Surgery; kirurgi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) – i.e., cancer in the colon or rectum – is one of the most common cancers both globally and in Sweden. The risk for CRC is mainly related to age, heredity, and life-style risk factors. READ MORE