Search for dissertations about: "breast cancer awareness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words breast cancer awareness.

  2. 1. Someone has to tell them : exploring hereditary cancer risk disclosure in Sweden

    Author : Carolina Hawranek; Anna Rosén; Senada Hajdarevic; Beatrice S. Melin; Barbro Numan Hellquist; Maria Katapodi; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer; hereditary cancer; prevention; family disclosure; family communication; cancer worry; risk information; at-risk relatives; cascade testing; genetic counselling; public opinion; Oncology; onkologi; Genetics; genetik;

    Abstract : Summary in EnglishBackground: An awareness of hereditary susceptibility for breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer in high-risk families enables targeted cancer prevention. A discovered hereditary risk in one family member (proband) may thus be important for several members of that family. READ MORE

  4. 2. Breast cancer in rural India : knowledge, attitudes, practices; delays to care and quality of life

    Author : Nitin Gangane; Miguel San Sebastian; Nawi Ng; Anna-Karin Hurtig; Peter Vedsted; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; breast cancer; rural; India; knowledge; attitudes; practices; delay; quality; folkhälsa; Public health; Epidemiology; epidemiologi;

    Abstract : Background: Cancer is a major public health problem globally. The incidence of cancer is increasing rapidly in many low- and middle-income countries like India due to the epidemiological transition. At present, breast cancer is the leading cancer in females in many countries including India. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prostate Cancer Diagnosis : experimental and Clinical Studies With HRMAS NMR Spectroscopy

    Author : Katarina Stenman; Katrine Åhlström-Riklund; Anders Bergh; Peter Lundberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; PCa; HRMAS NMR; MRSI; metabolomics; Gleason score; citrate; inositol; choline; Krebs cycle; PUFA; omega-6; omega-3; Diagnostic radiology; Diagnostisk radiologi; Radiology; radiologi;

    Abstract : A few abnormal cells found in a small piece of prostate tissue are most consequential for a man’s future. The prevalence of prostate cancer (PCa) is increasing globally. READ MORE

  6. 4. Voices of fear and safety : women’s ambivalence towards breast cancer and breast health practices in Jordan

    Author : Hana Taha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : breast cancer;

    Abstract : Background: Although early detection is associated with better prognosis, still, breast malignancies are detected at late stages in Jordan. This thesis aimed to explore women’s and men’s perceptions about breast cancer and breast health in Jordan and to assess the effectiveness of breast health promotion interventions in improving women’s breast health knowledge and practices. READ MORE

  7. 5. Women’s participation in mammography screening

    Author : Tatiana Sterlingova; Maud Lundén; Berit Møller Christensen; Johan Kihlberg; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; breast cancer; health promotion; mammography screening; participation; women;

    Abstract : This dissertation focuses on women’s participation in mammography screening, which is a vital component of early detection and effective management of breast cancer. All Swedish women in the age group of 40-74 receive an invitation by mail at regular intervals of 18-24 months. READ MORE