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  2. 6. Estrogen in the development of esophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma

    Author : Evangelos Chandanos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to address the hypothesis that estrogen protects women against the development of esophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma (AC). These two cancers show a striking but totally unexplained male predominance in their incidence. READ MORE

  4. 7. Aspects of the etiology of gastric adenocarcinoma

    Author : Krister Sjödahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Stomach; gastric; cancer; etiology; epidemiology; incidence; tobacco; smoking; alcohol; dust; occupational; physical activity; BMI; body mass; overweight; salt;

    Abstract : Gastric adenocarcinoma is the fourth most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. Tremendous effort has been made to look into the causation of gastric cancer. Etiological research plays a key role in identifying possible preventive and interventional measures. READ MORE

  5. 8. Helicobacter pylori infection and associated stomach pathology in the adult general population

    Author : Tom Storskrubb; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The discovery of H. pylori infection has had a tremendous impact on the understanding and treatment of upper gastrointestinal diseases. It causes gastritis, sometimes developing to atrophy and intestinal metaplasia (IM), both considered as premalignant conditions and it is an important risk factor for peptic ulcer and non-cardia gastric cancer. READ MORE

  6. 9. Towards an improved survival in gastric cancer

    Author : Johannes Asplund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Gastric cancer is a globally important contributor to morbidity and mortality from cancer. The age-standardised incidence has declined during the last decades, but the total incidence has not due to an aging population. Despite advancements in treatment strategies, where surgery with gastrectomy is a key factor, survival remains poor. READ MORE

  7. 10. Etiology and prognosis of gastroesophageal cancers

    Author : Isabella Ekheden; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Gastric and esophageal cancer – gastroesophageal cancers, belong to the most fatal malignancies in the world. Understanding the cause of these diseases is key to interventions such as primary prevention and/or surveillance with the potential of lowering the disease burden. READ MORE