Search for dissertations about: "Neoadjuvant chemotherapy"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words Neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

  2. 26. 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

  4. 27. B lymphocytes in solid human malignancies

    Author : Ali Zirakzadeh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Modern treatments such as immunotherapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy exhibit promising results. However better understanding of the treatments may lead to optimizations and consequently better prognosis. READ MORE

  5. 28. On treatment and prognosis in epidermoid anal cancer

    Author : Per J Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Epidermoid anal cancer is an uncommon, malignant disease that is diagnosed in approximately 100 patients annually in Sweden. The incidence is increasing worldwide. Over the past 30 years, a dramatic change in the therapeutic approach has occurred leading to non-surgical treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy being primary options. READ MORE

  6. 29. Adaptive immunity in urothelial cancer : molecular and clinical aspects

    Author : David Krantz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In the battle between the immune system and cancer, tolerance mechanisms otherwise protective against autoimmunity, are exploited to halt the anti-tumor immune response. In this model, tumors turn distinct parts of the immune system against each other; suppressive cells such as regulatory T cells (Tregs) are hijacked to obstruct effector lymphocytes in their attempt to eradicate the tumor. READ MORE

  7. 30. Discovery and validation of podocalyxin-like protein as a prognostic biomarker in colorectal cancer

    Author : Anna H Larsson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with more than 700,000 deaths every year. Prognosis mostly depends on disease stage at diagnosis, however, outcome may vary considerably even within the same stage. READ MORE