Search for dissertations about: "esophageal cancer"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words esophageal cancer.
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1. Genomic Profiling, Mutations and Deranged Signaling in Esophageal Cancer and Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Abstract : Esophageal cancer and colorectal cancer represents two major types of gastrointestinal tumors. Though refined surgery and introduction of novel chemotherapeutics have improved outcome, more than 2500 Swedes die from these diseases every year. Novel markers for early diagnosis, prognosis and treatment prediction are therefore needed. READ MORE
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2. The tumor immune microenvironment and clinical outcome in patients with esophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma
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3. Towards improved oncological treatment of esophageal and gastric cancer. Clinical and translational studies
Abstract : BackgroundThe overall aim of this thesis was to improve the oncological treatment strategies in esophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma (EGAC). Podocalyxin-like protein 1 (PODXL) has been associated with poor prognosis in other cancers and we wanted to investigate its potential role as a prognostic and predictive biomarker in resectable EGAC. READ MORE
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4. Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Improving Patient selection, Treatment and Care
Abstract : Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death. Choice of surgical approach and individualized treatment is crucial. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate the introduction of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) regarding oncological results and postoperative complications. READ MORE
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5. Esophageal- and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Aspects on Staging, Treatment and Results
Abstract : Esophageal- and gastroesophageal junctional (GEJ) cancer is the sixth cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Some improvements in care are attributed to nationwide disease-specific registries, preoperative staging and increased understanding of mechanisms affecting patient selection. READ MORE