Search for dissertations about: "Cetuximab"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the word Cetuximab.

  2. 1. Improved oncological treatment of anal cancer

    Author : Otilia Leon; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anal cancer; chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Prognosis and survival; phase I II trial; Cetuximab; metastatic;

    Abstract : Background: Squamous cell cancer of the anus (SCCA) is a rare malignancy, but the incidence is increasing. It isassociated with humman papilloma virus infection. The standard treatment is radiotherapy (RT) combined withchemotherapy, usually 5-fluorouracil (5FU)/Mitomycin C (MMC). READ MORE

  4. 2. Identification of Tumor Cell- and Stroma Derived Biomarkers of Treatment Response in Head and Neck Cancer

    Author : Anna Ansell; Karin Roberg; Ann-Charlotte Johansson; Charlotta Dabrosin; Göran Landberg; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) poses a major health problem in the world with approximately 600 000 new cases yearly. Treatment resistance is a major problem within this patient group and despite advances in treatment strategies the overall survival rate has unfortunately not increased. READ MORE

  5. 3. Predictive Markers of Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Author : Fredrik Jerhammar; Karin Roberg; Roland Grafström; Agneta Jansson; Keith D. Hunter; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Head and neck cancer is a common malignancy with approximately 600 000 new cases yearly. Disappointingly, the overall survival has not increased over the last decades. The concept of personalized medicine, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 4. Understanding the Role of EGFR in the Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Author : Adam Jedliński; Karin Roberg; Ann-Charlotte Johansson; Lars Ekblad; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) originates from the epithelial lining of the upper aerodigestive tract. It accounts for over 90 % of the malignancies found in the head and neck region. 600,000 new cases of HNSCC occur each year worldwide. READ MORE

  7. 5. Multimodality treatment of oesophageal cancer : effects and side effects

    Author : Gabriella Alexandersson von Döbeln; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Oesophageal cancer is highly fatal and treatment with curative intent is beset with many side effects. Treatment options are (1) chemoradiotherapy, (2) chemotherapy with or without the addition of radiotherapy followed by surgery or (3) surgery alone. READ MORE