Search for dissertations about: "LUNG CANCER SURGERY"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words LUNG CANCER SURGERY.
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1. Lung Cancer : Epidemiological and Clinical Studies with Special Reference to Surgical Treatment
Abstract : From being a rare disease in the early 1900s, lung cancer is today the most common forms of cancer worldwide. This development is due to the gradual uptake of cigarette smoking in different populations and birth cohorts during the past 75 years. READ MORE
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2. Physiotherapy interventions and outcomes following lung cancer surgery
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of exercise training and inspiratory muscle training and to describe pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, physical performance and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following lung cancer surgery.Study I was a randomised controlled trial including 78 patients radically operated for lung cancer. READ MORE
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3. Long-term outcome research on PDR brachytherapy with focus on breast, base of tongue and lip cancer
Abstract : Brachytherapy (BT) with continuous low dose rate (LDR) has been used for 100 years and is considered as the radiotherapy method able to deliver a dose in the shortest time with high efficacy and low risk of side effects. The drawbacks are need for patient isolation and radiation exposure of the staff during the treatment. READ MORE
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4. Physiotherapy and physical activity in patients undergoing cardiac or lung cancer surgery
Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiac surgery is performed to improve prognosis, relieve symptoms and increase functional capacity in patients with cardiac disease. Postoperative pulmonary complications are common after cardiac surgery and a reduced lung function can persist a long time after surgery. READ MORE
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5. Translational and clinical aspects of pancreatic cancer
Abstract : Pancreatic cancer is a disease with dismal prognosis due to late detection and ineffective treatments. The majority of the patients already have disseminated disease at the time of diagnosis. The only potential curative treatment, surgery, is extensive with high morbidity and non-ignorable mortality. READ MORE