Search for dissertations about: "anal cancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words anal cancer.

  2. 1. Improved oncological treatment of anal cancer

    Author : Otilia Leon; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anal cancer; chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Prognosis and survival; phase I II trial; Cetuximab; metastatic;

    Abstract : Background: Squamous cell cancer of the anus (SCCA) is a rare malignancy, but the incidence is increasing. It isassociated with humman papilloma virus infection. The standard treatment is radiotherapy (RT) combined withchemotherapy, usually 5-fluorouracil (5FU)/Mitomycin C (MMC). READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards restored physical and psychological health among irradiated prostate-cancer survivors. Avoiding long-lasting symptoms from the bowel and the anal-sphincter region after radiotherapy for prostate cancer

    Author : David Alsadius; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; radiotherapy; late gastrointestinal toxicity;

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  5. 3. 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

  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. On treatment and prognosis in epidermoid anal cancer

    Author : Per J Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Epidermoid anal cancer is an uncommon, malignant disease that is diagnosed in approximately 100 patients annually in Sweden. The incidence is increasing worldwide. Over the past 30 years, a dramatic change in the therapeutic approach has occurred leading to non-surgical treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy being primary options. READ MORE