Search for dissertations about: "HRT and breast cancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words HRT and breast cancer.

  2. 1. Hormone replacement therapy : benefits and adverse effects

    Author : Inga-Stina Ödmark; Mats Hammar; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hormone replacement therapy HRT ; bleeding pattern; progestogen; wellbeing; side effects; lipoprotein a ; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Background: Numerous studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is an effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Beneficial effects have also been shown on lipid patterns and on the incidence of osteoporotic fractures. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hormone replacement therapy and effects on mood

    Author : Inger Björn; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Torbjörn Bäckström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adverse effects; estradiol; hormone replacement therapy HRT ; mood; negative side effects; progestins;

    Abstract : Background: During the past 5 decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used, and appreciated for its beneficial effects, by millions of women in their menopause. As treatment for climacteric symptoms, estrogen is outstanding, and effects on hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and insomnia have been widely documented. READ MORE

  5. 3. Statistical models of breast cancer tumour growth and spread

    Author : Gabriel Isheden; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we develop statistical methods for studying tumour growth and metastatic lymph node spread in breast cancer. The methods can be used for analysing breast cancer disease progression before diagnosis. READ MORE

  6. 4. Breast cancer survivors : information needs, attitudes towards illness and quality of life

    Author : Birgitta Wallberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Breast cancer; meaning of illness; information needs; clinical trials; HRT; HRQoL;

    Abstract : Breast cancer (BC) is the most common female cancer. Only in Sweden about 7300 women are affected each year and 1500 die from the disease. Following progress in early detection and therapy there has been a marked improvement in survival and an increase in the number of BC survivors. READ MORE

  7. 5. On prognostic and treatment predictive factors in early stage breast cancer

    Author : Ann-Marie Billgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Prognostic factors; predictive factors; PF; Cathepsin D; PAI-1; changes in biological markers; ER; FNA;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in Swedish women and the incidence is increasing with 1-2% per year in the Stockholm area. A subgroup of patients is women diagnosed with primary inoperable disease. This group constitutes about 15% of all women affected by breast cancer. READ MORE