Search for dissertations about: "Melanoma"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 297 swedish dissertations containing the word Melanoma.

  1. 21. Malignant melanoma in Sweden : occurrence, prognostic factors and time trends

    Author : Magnus Thörn; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  2. 22. Malignant melanoma of the vulva

    Author : Boel Ragnarsson Olding; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Malignant melanoma; Vulvar melanoma; mucosal melanoma; epidemiology; amelanotic melanoma; pre-existing nevus; N-Ras mutation; TP53 mutation;

    Abstract : From a consecutive, nationwide series of 219 females with primary vulvar malignant melanomas diagnosed in Sweden during 1960 to 1984 and followed up until 1994, we analyzed epidemiological, clinical, histopathological, prognostic and molecular genetic data. The age-standardized incidence among these patients, 75 % of whom were 60 years old or more, decreased by 3. READ MORE

  3. 23. Patient and health care delays in malignant melanoma

    Author : Senada Hajdarevic; Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf; Carol Tishelman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Care seeking; delay; diagnosis; decision making; gender; malignant melanoma; nursing; organization; pathways; severity; Allvarlighetsgrad; att söka vård; beslutsfattande; diagnos; fördröjning; genus; malignt melanom; omvårdnad; organisation; remissvägar; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Unlike other cancers, malignant melanoma (MM) is generally visible and can be easily and effectively cured if treated in time. Optimal cure of MM requires early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, which improves prognosis. READ MORE

  4. 24. Experimental treatment of patients with disseminated malignant melanoma

    Author : Aglaia Schiza; Gustav Ullenhag; Angelica Loskog; Sara Mangsbo; Thomas Tötterman; Ola Winqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Malignant melanoma; AdCD40L; immunotherapy; proteomics; DW-MRI; FDG-PET CT; prediction; early response; BRAF-inhibitor; vemurafenib; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Malignant melanoma (MM) is the deadliest skin cancer with an ever-increasing incidence. New treatments have improved the prognosis for patients with advanced MM. Still, most patients do not respond, and the side effects can be severe, underlining the need for better therapies. READ MORE

  5. 25. Inhibition of WNT5A Signaling and Function in Malignant Melanoma

    Author : Rickard Linnskog; Malmö Experimentell cancerforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; WNT5A; Malignant Melanoma; Migration; Invasion; TGFβ; IL-6; p38-MAPK;

    Abstract : The life-threatening disease of malignant melanoma is one of the fastest growing forms of cancer, affecting an estimated number of 200,000 patients worldwide every year. Although highly curable if detected early, once the melanoma has metastasized there are few treatment options and a median survival rate of only 6-9 months. READ MORE