Search for dissertations about: "Pelvic radiotherapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words Pelvic radiotherapy.

  2. 1. lntestinal health after pelvic radiotherapy - towards understanding persisting pathophysiological mechanisms

    Author : Sravani Devarakonda; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pelvic radiotherapy; dietary fiber; intestinal inflammation; neurogenesis;

    Abstract : Pelvic cancer survivors struggle with life-long symptoms caused by radiotherapy. Many pelvic cancer survivors live with a constant fear of leaking faeces and the need to always have a toilet within reach. Some of these survivors are forced to retire early and live in social isolation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Understanding normal-tissue late effects in the intestines after pelvic radiotherapy

    Author : Dilip Malipatlolla; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pelvic radiotherapy; Intestinal inflammation; dietary fiber;

    Abstract : Radiotherapy cures patients from deadly cancer, alone or in combination with other treatments. The photons must pass through normal tissue to converge on the tumor, and it is unavoidable that radiotherapy causes acute as well as late adverse effects. READ MORE

  5. 3. Abdominal & pelvic radiotherapy: acute effects on inflammation, leucocytes and collagen deposition

    Author : Louis Banka Johnson; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal Neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Adjuvant; Radiation Effects; Wound Healing; Intestines - Cancer;

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  6. 4. Radiotherapy-induced late effects among female pelvic cancer survivors - sexual health, wellbeing, and impact of nurse-led interventions

    Author : Linda Åkeflo; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Female pelvic cancer survivors; Pelvic radiotherapy; Survivorship; Sexual health;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses unmet needs concerning sexual health issues and low wellbeing in female cancer survivors treated with pelvic radiotherapy. The aim was to improve knowledge about sexual health, wellbeing and vaginal changes in female cancer survivors treated with pelvic radiotherapy, and study the impact of nurse-led interventions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards eliminating pelvic bone pain after radiation therapy among long-term gynecological cancer survivors

    Author : Ann-Charlotte Waldenström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pelvic radiotherapy; gynecological cancer; pelvic bone pain; dose-volume response;

    Abstract : Aim: To investigate the prevalence of self-reported symptoms after pelvic radiation therapy among long-term gynecological cancer survivors, with special focus on pelvic bone pain, how it affects the daily life of the women and the relationship to absorbed doses. Methods: In an unselected, population-based study, gynecological cancer survivors from the Gothenburg and Stockholm regions, treated with pelvic radiation therapy between 1991 and 2003, were compared with a non-radiation-treated control population. READ MORE