Search for dissertations about: "node-negative"

Showing result 26 - 29 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the word node-negative.

  2. 26. Determinants of interval cancer and tumor size among breast cancer screening participants

    Author : Fredrik Strand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common cancer of women in Sweden and globally. In the more affluent countries, mammography screening has been in place for a few decades and has successfully reduced mortality. READ MORE

  4. 27. Cholesterol metabolism in breast cancer: Prognostic factors and optimizing treatment

    Author : Maria Inasu; Bröstcancer - prevention & intervention; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breast cancer; Statins; Cholesterol; menopausal status; endocrine treatment; disease recurrence;

    Abstract : AbstractBreast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women in Sweden and worldwide. Adjuvant endocrine therapies are effective, yet 20-30% patients experience disease relapse. Altered cholesterol metabolism is an emerging hallmark of breast cancer proliferation and endocrine therapy resistance. READ MORE

  5. 28. Prognostic factors in breast cancer with a focus on the role of tumour proliferation

    Author : Claudette Falato; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Ki67 is the most commonly used marker of proliferation in breast cancer. The general aim of the thesis was to investigate the prognostic role of Ki67 and its interplay with other prognostic factors in breast cancer cohorts. READ MORE

  6. 29. Cardiac side-effects of adjuvant radiotherapy for early breast cancer

    Author : Gábor Gyenes; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Early breast cancer; Radiation therapy; Ischemic heart disease; Side-effects; Microvascular domage; Long-term effects; Myocardial disease; Technetium 99-m sestamibi perfusion scintigraphy; Prospective study;

    Abstract : It is well established that adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) reduces loco-regional recurrences in breast cancer. The effect on overall survival on the other hand is much debated. READ MORE