Search for dissertations about: "abiraterone"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word abiraterone.

  2. 1. Molecular heterogeneity of prostate cancer bone metastasis

    Author : Erik Bovinder Ylitalo; Pernilla Wikström; Anders Bergh; Maria Brattsand; Vessela Kristensen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; CRPC; castration-resistant; androgen receptor; splice variant; abiraterone; cabazitaxel; ABCB1; cholesterol; Mdr1; P-gp; bone metastasis; immune response; metabolism; osteoblast; osteoclast; BMP; methylation;

    Abstract : Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) develops after androgen deprivation therapy of advanced PC, often with metastatic growth in bone. Patients with metastatic CRPC have very poor prognosis. Growth of CRPC, in most but not all patients, seems to involve androgen receptor (AR) activity, despite castrate levels of serum testosterone. READ MORE

  4. 2. Real-world outcomes in oncology : assessing the value of rewardable innovation

    Author : Nahila Justo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Recent years have seen a remarkable expansion of therapeutic options available for many forms of cancer. Evidence for the efficacy of these treatments have mainly come from randomized controlled trials, however questions often remain regarding the actual use, effectiveness and value of innovative therapies when used under the circumstances of routine clinical practice. READ MORE

  5. 3. Monitoring the effect of anti-cancer treatment in uro-oncological malignancies with molecular imaging

    Author : Jacob Farnebo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In the last decade, new therapies have changed the management of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Although new therapies have improved survival, drug response varies widely with some patients not responding to treatment. READ MORE