Search for dissertations about: "cervical cancer"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 192 swedish dissertations containing the words cervical cancer.
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6. Detection of human papillomavirus : a study of normal cells, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cancer of the uterine cervix
Abstract : Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections of the genital tract are now recognized to be among the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases and also a contributing factor to some cancers of the lower genital tract of women and men. Presence of HPV in a clinical specimen is confined to detection of the HPV genome by DNA hybridization techniques. READ MORE
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7. Cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer in pregnancy: diagnosis and outcome
Abstract : ABSTRACT:Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that is diagnosed during pregnancy. The primary aim in investigation of atypical cervical cytology during pregnancy is to exclude cancer so that further treatment of the lesion can be postponed until after delivery. READ MORE
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8. Genetic susceptibility to cervical and gastric cancer
Abstract : Cervical and gastric cancer both to a large extent depend on infectious agents. Cervical infection with human papilloma virus increases the risk for cervical cancer substantially, and infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori increases the risk for gastric cancer. READ MORE
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9. Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer : costs and benefits of time, dose and volume
Abstract : Background In the treatment of head and neck cancers (HNCs), radiotherapy (RT) has the advantage of organ preservation compared to surgery. However, treatment toxicities associated with RT can affect important functions for everyday life, both in the acute and late stage. READ MORE
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10. Endometrial Cancer - Studies on recurrences, complications and preoperative diagnostics
Abstract : Introduction: The most common gynecological cancer is Endometrial Cancer (EC). The prognosis is generally favorable, mainly due to an early diagnosis. However, there are subgroups of EC with a higher risk for metastases and recurrences resulting in poorer survival. READ MORE