Search for dissertations about: "Bladder neoplasm"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Bladder neoplasm.

2. 1. Bladder cancer. Urine tumour markers and hematuria

   Author : Hans Boman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bladder neoplasm; bladder cancer; tumour markers in urine; hematuria; NMP 22; BTA stat; UBC; TPS; cytology;

   Abstract : Cancer of the urinary organs is one of the more common cancer forms in Sweden, with bladder cancer as the fourth most common cancer among men, and the seventh most common among women. The bladder cancer incidence is rising with age and is seldom seen before 50 years of age. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors treated with radical surgery or radical radiotherapy

   Author : Lars Henningsohn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Bladder neoplasm; radiotherapy; cystectomy; urinary diversion; distressful symptoms; quality of life;

   Abstract : In this thesis we investigated whether the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors can be improved. To do this, it is necessary to acquire a more specific knowledge of longterm distressing symptoms, symptom characteristics (nature, occurrence, intensity and duration), and of the corresponding symptom-induced distress, as well as the effect on wellbeing and the quality of life (VI). READ MORE

5. 3. Molecular changes in the tumour suppressor genes p53 and CDKN2A/ARF in human urinary bladder cancer

   Author : Petra Berggren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Urinary bladder neoplasm is the ninth most common cancer in Europe and the United States. The incidence in Sweden is approximately 32 for men and 9 for women per 105 subjects and year and almost all cases are transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). READ MORE