Search for dissertations about: "Cancer rehabilitering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words Cancer rehabilitering.

2. 1. Incontinence, physical activity, and pelvic floor muscle training in female pelvic cancer survivors after radiotherapy

   Author : Anna Lindgren; Sussanne Börjeson; Gail Dunberger; Gunnar Steineck; Anna Enblom; Kari Bø; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Cancer treatment continues to improve, contributing to an ever-growing population of cancer survivors. Pelvic cancer survivors (PCS) constitute the second largest group of female cancer survivors after breast cancer. Many female PCS have been treated with radiotherapy as a part of their cancer treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Lymphoedema and Breast Cancer. A Physiotherapeutic Approach

   Author : Karin Johansson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer; onkologi; Cytologi; coping.; Cytology; oncology; cancerology; chronic disease; qualitative study; pneumatic compression; manual lymph drainage; compression therapy; BMI; workload; shoulder strength; shoulder mobility; Breast cancer; lymphoedema;

   Abstract : Ten percent of the female population in Sweden will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but only a minority will die from the disease. Arm lymph oedema is a well-known complication following breast cancer treatment and the incidence varies between about 10% when axillary node dissection is performed and about 40% when axillary radiotherapy is added. READ MORE

5. 3. Dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapy

   Author : Karin Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : vaccines; dendritic cells; αDC1; PGE2DC; natural killer cells; T cells;

   Abstract : Dendritic cells (DCs) play a central role in the initiation and regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses and have increasingly been applied as vaccines for cancer patients. Ex vivo generation and antigen loading of monocyte-derived DCs allows a controlled maturation, with the aim of imprinting different DC functions that are essential for their subsequent induction of a T cell-mediated anti-tumor response. READ MORE

6. 4. Understanding Skin Cancer Risk and Prevention : with Emphasis on Actinic Keratosis Patients

   Author : Ghassan Guorgis; Magnus Falk; Chris Anderson; Magdalena Claeson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The rising incidence of skin cancer globally makes it important to emphasize preventive measures that promote sun protection, particularly among individuals with phenotypic predisposition and/or risky sun habits. Actinic keratosis (AK) is the predominant actinic lesion observed in fair-skinned populations, recognized as a sign of actinic skin damage and as an occasional precursor to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). READ MORE

7. 5. Living with head and neck cancer : a health promotion perspective - a qualitative study

   Author : Margereth Björklund; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Head and neck cancer; public health; health promotion; empowerment; qualitative methods; everyday living; nursing; Huvud-halscancer; folkhälsa; hälsofrämjande; egenmakt; kvalitativa metoder; levda erfarenheter; omvårdnad; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : Background and aim: In society there is a growing awareness that a vital factor for patientswith chronic diseases, such as head and neck cancer (HNC), is how well they are able to function in their every day lives – a common, but often overlooked, public health issue. The overall aim of this thesis is to reach a deeper understanding of living with HNC and to identify the experiences that patients felt promoted their health and well-being. READ MORE