Search for dissertations about: "Testicular cancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words Testicular cancer.

  2. 1. Testicular cancer – response adapted treatment, prognostic markers and survivorship issues

    Author : Sven-Erik Olofsson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; testicular cancer; response adapted treatment; prognostic markers; survivorship; work ability; work loss; RBM3;

    Abstract : In the US and most European countries, testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in young men aged 20-40 years. Since the introduction of cisplatin-based treatment in the 1970s, more than 95% of the patients are cured. READ MORE

  4. 2. Testicular cancer; gonadal, sexual and psychological aspects of the disease and its treatment

    Author : Jakob Eberhard; Bröstcancer-genetik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; depression; sexual dysfunction; hypogonadism; testicular cancer; fertility; anxiety; androgen receptor;

    Abstract : The survival rates among testicular germ cell cancer (TGCC) patients have dramatically increased and more than 95 % are cured. The question of quality of life of the survivors is, therefore, important. The TGCC treatment, and thereby its side-effects may vary. READ MORE

  5. 3. Towards a retained health in testicular-cancer patients - long-term cognitive function, missing a testicle and psychological needs

    Author : Johanna Skoogh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; testicular-cancer patients; testicular-survivors; chematherapy; cognitive function; compromised languare; single-item question; depression; feelings of loss; feelings of shame; psykological needs; crisis;

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  6. 4. ASNA1 and cisplatin resistance : studies in C. elegans and in human tumor cells

    Author : Oskar Hemmingsson; Peter Naredi; Mef Nilbert; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ASNA1; Cisplatin; C. elegans; Drug resistance; Apoptosis; Surgery; Kirurgi; Oncology; Onkologi; Surgery; kirurgi; Oncology; onkologi; cellforskning; cell research;

    Abstract : Platinum based chemotherapy is widely used to treat cancer. Cisplatin (diamminedichloroplatinum) combination treatments provide cure for metastatic testicular cancer and prolong survival for patients suffering from ovarian, head and neck, bladder and non small cell lung cancer. READ MORE

  7. 5. Impact of androgen action on reproduction and cardiovascular disease in male cancer survivors

    Author : Karolina Bogefors; Malmö Reproduktionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : Testicular cancer; Childhood cancer; Hypogonadism; androgen receptor gene polymorphism; cardiovascularrisk factors;

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