Search for dissertations about: "Head and neck neoplasms"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Head and neck neoplasms.

  2. 1. Radiation-induced dysphagia in head and neck cancer - risk structures and methodological aspects

    Author : Johanna Hedström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; head and neck cancer; radiation therapy; dysphagia; patient-reported outcomes; quality of care;

    Abstract : Background/Aims: Swallowing difficulties are common after radiation therapy (RT) in head and neck cancer (HNC). The overall aim of this thesis was to address radiation-induced late dysphagia with regard to investigating anatomical risk structures related to the development of radiation-induced dysphagia, as well as methodological aspects in the evaluation of swallowing. READ MORE

  4. 2. Effects on quality of life of new radiotherapy techniques in treatment of head and neck cancer

    Author : Edvard Abel; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Radiotherapy; Intensity-Modulated; Quality of Life; Fatigue; Head and Neck Neoplasms radiotherapy; Predictive;

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  5. 3. Quality studies of a multidisciplinary tumour conference for head and neck oncology

    Author : Joacim Stalfors; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Head and neck neoplasms; Quality assurance; Health care; Total quality management; Interdisciplinary communication; Multi-Institutional systems; Diagnostic errors; Telemedicine; Appointment and schedules; Economics medical;

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  6. 4. Studies of gene fusions and copy number alterations in salivary and adnexal neoplasms

    Author : Marta Persson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : cancer genetics; fusion oncogenes; chromosome translocation; MYB; NFIB; CRTC1; MAML2; salivary gland; breast; adenoid cystic carcinoma; mucoepidermoid carcinoma; hidradenoma;

    Abstract : Cancer is a genetic disease caused by the accumulation of genetic changes such as mutations and chromosomal rearrangements. An increasing number of genetic studies of both hematological and solid neoplasms have shown that recurrent chromosome translocations often result in fusion oncogenes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Body site of cutaneous malignant melanoma : primary tumor location in relation to phenotypic and prognostic factors

    Author : Peter Gillgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Malignant Melanoma; Epidemiology; Prognostic Factors; Anatomic Site; EssDoll©; Computer Software; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Treatment Outcome;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis was to analyze the primary body site of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) in relation to phenotypic traits and prognosis. It is clear that several characteristics of CMM are different, and vary with the skin location where the tumor originated. READ MORE