Search for dissertations about: "prostate cancer 2020"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words prostate cancer 2020.

  2. 1. PET in Prostate Cancer – Detection, Tumour Biology and Prognosis

    Author : Naresh Kumar Regula; Jens Sörensen; Mark Lubberink; Irina Velikyan; Katrine Riklund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; 11C-acetate; 68Ga-PSMA-11; 18F-NaF; PET CT; Radiology; Radiologi;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common non-cutaneous malignancy in men and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Sweden. Despite the major advances, the current diagnostic modalities fall short of standards, specifically, precise localization required for effective management of the PCa. READ MORE

  4. 2. Targeted therapeutic strategies for prostate cancer treatment using novel lipid kinase inhibitors in combination with current drugs

    Author : Julius Semenas; Jenny L. Persson; Anna Berghard; Maria Fällman; Thomas Grundström; Lukas Kenner; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; bone metastasis; castration-resistant; treatment; precision therapy; PIP5K1A; steroid hormone receptors; cancer stem cells; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancer types and the fifth cancer-related cause of death among Western world men.  The sex steroid hormone, androgen and androgen receptor (AR) play important roles in PCa progression. READ MORE

  5. 3. Patient Outcomes after Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer. Impact of Absorbed Dose and Treated Volume

    Author : Elisabeth Rasmusson; LUCC: Lunds universitets cancercentrum; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer diagnosis; radiotherapy; brachytherapy; external beam; Dose- response; side effects; erectile dysfunction; lymphedema; hip osteoarthritis; Fractionation;

    Abstract : Abstract Backgound Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in Sweden. Radiotherapy, including external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy (BT), is important treatment alternatives to surgery and active surveillance. READ MORE

  6. 4. Radical prostatectomy. Impact of surgical technique and surgeon variability on functional and oncologic outcomes

    Author : Martin Nyberg; Malmö Urologisk cancerforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prostate cancer; radical prostatectomy; biochemical recurrence; robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction; surgeon heterogeneity; retropubic radical prostatectomy;

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  7. 5. Optimizing postoperative radiation therapy in prostate cancer: focus on side-effects, practical implementation and dose distribution

    Author : Karin Braide; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostatacancer; Postoperativ strålbehandling; Side-effects;

    Abstract : Optimizing postoperative radiotherapy in prostate cancer: focus on side effects, practical implementation and dose distribution Karin Braide, MD Department of Urology, Institute of Clincal Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ABSTRACT We analyzed side-effects, pre-treatment bladder preparations and dose distribution to the rectum in four different cohorts of patients, treated with postoperative radiotherapy (PRT) in prostate cancer. Side-effects according to a self-reporting survey revealed rectal bleeding as a main result in a follow up time of 6. READ MORE