Search for dissertations about: "Radiotherapy childhood"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Radiotherapy childhood.

  2. 6. Characterizing and modulating the effects of ionizing radiation to the juvenile hippocampus

    Author : Malin Blomstrand; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; low-dose radiation; CNS; hippocampus; apoptosis; cytokines; growth factors; microglia; medulloblastoma; hippocampal sparing; tumor bed boost; cognitive risk estimation;

    Abstract : Survival rates after childhood cancer treatment have improved, leading to a growing population of survivors. Radiotherapy is an important tool for curing cancer in the brain. Unfortunately, radiotherapy is associated with late side effects e.g. READ MORE

  4. 7. Cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in hypopituitary patients and metabolic effects of growth hormone treatment

    Author : Birgitta Bulow; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; glucose metabolism; growth hormone replacement; growth hormone deficiency; long-term survival; craniopharyngioma; cardiovascular risk factors; Hypopituitarism; cardiovascular mortality; Endocrinology; secreting systems; diabetology; Endokrinologi; sekretion; diabetologi;

    Abstract : Premature atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk factors and increased cardiovascular mortality have been shown in patients with hypopituitarism on conventional hormone treatment, but without growth hormone (GH) replacement. The aims of paper I-III were to investigate separately the risks for cerebrovascular and cardiac mortality as well as the incidence of cardiovascular disease in patients with hypopituitarism and to assess the long-term prognosis for patients with craniopharyngioma. READ MORE

  5. 8. Hodgkin Lymphoma in children, adolescents and young adults

    Author : Annika Englund; Gustaf Ljungman; Gunilla Enblad; Rose-Marie Amini; Daniel Molin; Ingrid Øra; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hodgkin; pediatric; adolescent; young adults; microenvironment; eosinophils; mast cells; macrophages; Sweden; late adverse effects; Pediatrik; Pediatrics; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a heterogeneous condition varying from engaging one single lymph node site to a widespread condition. The prognosis with contemporary treatment is excellent for the vast majority. However, the treatment might cause severe late adverse effects in a proportion of the affected individuals. READ MORE

  6. 9. Lipid mediators in the prevention and therapy of neuroblastoma

    Author : Helena Gleissman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the nervous system that mainly affects infants and young children. It is the most common solid extracranial tumor of childhood, and accounts for almost 10% of all childhood cancer deaths. READ MORE

  7. 10. Preclinical investigation of novel therapies against neuroblastoma

    Author : Karin Hansson; Avdelningen för translationell cancerforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer; Neuroblastoma; Translational research; Preclinical drug evaluation;

    Abstract : Neuroblastoma is a childhood tumor of the sympathetic nervous system and the most common tumor form diagnosed in infants. Patients with aggressive tumors are treated intensely with multi-modal therapy including chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. READ MORE