Search for dissertations about: "chemotherapy induced nausea"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words chemotherapy induced nausea.
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1. Nausea and emesis in cancer chemotherapy : aspects of occurrence, assessment and treatment
Abstract : Nausea and emesis are two of the most distressing side-effects cancer patients may experience during chemotherapy. The general aim of this thesis was to acquire knowledge to be used for improving the care of cancer patients during chemotherapy, in particular for the prevention and palliation of chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis. READ MORE
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2. Corticosteroids in advanced cancer : epidemiology, symptom relief and patient experiences
Abstract : Cortisol is the principal circulating glucocorticoid in man and has a wide variety of effects in the body. In advanced metastatic cancer, glucocorticoids are used to alleviate symptoms such as anorexia, poor strength and poor wellbeing. The mechanisms behind the symptom relieving effects are still unclear. READ MORE
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3. Prediction of side effects from anticancer treatment with the purpose of increasing quality of life
Abstract : Cancer and its treatments can cause a variety of symptoms. Some of these symptoms are related to the disease and others are seen as a consequence of the treatment. Since patients experience side effects to different degrees despite undergoing the same treatment, it is hypothesized that there is a genetic factor. READ MORE