Search for dissertations about: "intensity-modulated proton therapy"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words intensity-modulated proton therapy.

  2. 6. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: past, present and future directions

    Author : Zahra Taheri-Kadkhoda; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma; radiotherapy; side effects; 3DCRT; Intracavitary brachytherapy; IMRT; IMPT; LMP1; EGFR.; radiotherapy; side effects; 3DCRT; Intracavitary brachytherapy; IMRT; IMPT; LMP1; EGFR;

    Abstract : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare disease in Sweden. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinicopathological manifestations of the disease and its treatment outcomes in a cohort of Swedish NPC patients to identify key features for future improvements in patient care. READ MORE

  4. 7. Secondary doses to healthy tissues from radiotherapy and modern imaging techniques

    Author : Oscar Ardenfors; Irena Gudowska; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The use of ionizing radiation for treatment of cancer diseases is continuously increasing giving rise to several new questions and concerns. One of the most important aspects of this is the associated dose imparted to healthy tissues. This unwanted dose contribution is a result of both radiotherapy procedures and diagnostic imaging. READ MORE

  5. 8. Characterizing and modulating the effects of ionizing radiation to the juvenile hippocampus

    Author : Malin Blomstrand; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; low-dose radiation; CNS; hippocampus; apoptosis; cytokines; growth factors; microglia; medulloblastoma; hippocampal sparing; tumor bed boost; cognitive risk estimation;

    Abstract : Survival rates after childhood cancer treatment have improved, leading to a growing population of survivors. Radiotherapy is an important tool for curing cancer in the brain. Unfortunately, radiotherapy is associated with late side effects e.g. READ MORE