Search for dissertations about: "Lungcancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the word Lungcancer.

  2. 1. Radiosensitivity in lung cancer with focus on p53

    Author : Michael Bergqvist; Claes Mercke; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Lung cancer; comet assay; p53; cDNA; p53 antibodies; Lungcancer; Komet metoden; p53 antikroppar; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : In Sweden approximately 2800 new lung cancer patients are diagnosed every year. Radiotherapy is used with curative intention in certain groups of patients. The aim of this thesis is to study the basis of differences in radioresistance and the possibility to predict response to radiotherapy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Symtom, besvär och tid hos kvinnor och män med lungcancer

    Author : Malin Lövgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Symptoms; distress; delay; health care system; gender; lung cancer; time; embodied time; mixed methods;

    Abstract : Background: Many patients with lung cancer (LC) are diagnosed in late cancer stages, with palliative needs due to symptom burden. Although LC is increasing in women, few studies have focused on gender-related differences in symptoms and other concerns. READ MORE

  5. 3. Factors influencing management and outcome in non-small cell lung cancer : the role of socioeconomic status, age, geographic region of origin and aspects of quality of life

    Author : Linda Willén; Stefan Bergström; Michael Bergqvist; Mats Lambe; Roger Henriksson; Bjørn Henning Grønberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lung neoplasms; NSCLC; Sweden; socioeconomic factors; educational level; aged; elderly; immigration; depressive disorder; dysthymic disorder; anxiety; suicide; survival; registries; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Yearly, 4,200 individuals in Sweden are diagnosed with lung cancer, of which 85 % are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The aims of this thesis were to investigate aspects of equality of care and outcomes in patients with NSCLC and to examine indicators of quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Molecular Characterization of Lung Cancer – Targets for Therapy and Prognostic Markers

    Author : Annette Salomonsson; Forskningsgrupp Lungcancer; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lung cancer; oncogene; never smoker; prognosis; sequencing; immunohistochemistry; gene expression; lung cancer; oncogene; never smoker; prognosis; sequencing; immunohistochemistry; gene expression;

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  7. 5. Lung Metastases - Diagnostic, Prognostic and Molecular Aspects with Focus on Colorectal Cancer

    Author : Halla Vidarsdottir; Förbättrad diagnostik och prognostik vid lungcancer och metastaser till lunga; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lung cancer; lung metastasis; tissue microarray; TTF-1; napsin A; cytokeratin; GATA3; CDX2; PAX8; CRC; pulmonary metastasectomy; RBM3; recurrence; survival; NGS; Trusight tumor 26; Trusight Oncology 500;

    Abstract : In Sweden 4200 patients are diagnosed with lung cancer and 6500 patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) annually. The lungs are a common site for metastases. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a helpful aid in diagnostics of a pulmonary tumour. READ MORE