Search for dissertations about: "Pathologic complete response"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Pathologic complete response.

  2. 1. Outcome of preoperative radiotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer with focus on protein expression and dosimetry

    Author : Catharina Beskow; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Treatment with preoperative intracavitary radiotherapy (ICRT) is used in cervical cancer with the intention to reduce the tumour burden and sterilize microscopic disease in the paracervical tissues. Preoperative ICRT is, however, a controversial treatment regime since it is unclear if addition of ICRT to surgery improves treatment outcome compared to surgery alone. READ MORE

  4. 2. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum : Prognostic Factors and Early Detection

    Author : Ulrik Wallin; Helgi Birgisson; Niels Qvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer screening predictive markers prognostic markers;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of death from malignant disease. Nevertheless, no ideal screening method exists and there is a lack of prognostic and predictive factors to support clinical decisions and to aid the development of a more individualized treatment for patients with CRC. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies of different clinical manifestations of Sarcoidosis and the role of genetic factors

    Author : Pernilla Darlington; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by the formation of non-necrotizing granulomas in the affected organs. Engagement of the lungs and/or thoracic lymph nodes (LN) are found in more than 90 % of all cases, but almost any organ such as the eyes, skin, heart and nervous system can be involved. READ MORE

  6. 4. Characterization of ß3-adrenoceptor function in human fat cells

    Author : Johan Hoffstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : adipocyte; ß3-adrenoceptors; FFA; lipolysis; noradrenaline; polymorphism;

    Abstract : Human white adipocytes have, besides ß1- and ß2-adrenoceptors, also been found to express a third ß-adrenergic receptor, termed the ß3-adrenoceptor. The functional role and clinical implications of the ß3-adrenoceptor is however poorly elucidated. READ MORE

  7. 5. Prognostic and predictive factors for colorectal cancer

    Author : Masoud Karimi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide of which approximately 30% of cases are localized in the rectum. Rectal cancer accounts for around 700, 000 cases and 310, 000 deaths annually across the world with a global distribution that varies due to different lifestyles. READ MORE