Search for dissertations about: "side effects after receiving chemotherapy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words side effects after receiving chemotherapy.

  2. 1. Genotoxic effects of systemic chemotherapy in cancer patients, with special focus on the relation between MSI, LOH and development of secondary cancers

    Author : Nasir K. Kamat; Ulf Rannug; Giovanni Corso; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Chemotherapy; Genetic instability; Microsatellites instability; Loss of heterozygosity; Mismatch repair; molekylärgenetik; Molecular Genetics;

    Abstract : Systemic chemotherapy results in both phenotypic and genotypic side effects. Genotoxicity posed by chemotherapy is a major concern since it induces DNA damage and instability in the patients’ genome. READ MORE

  4. 2. Quality of life and psychological reactions in women on first line chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer - Correlations to tumour response and predictive factors

    Author : Helene Svensson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Breast cancer; Recurrence; Health-related quality of life; EORTC QLQ-C30; Metastatic breast cancer; Prognostic factors; Chemotherapy; Toxicity; SNP; Psychological reactions;

    Abstract : Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important endpoint in clinical trials and as an aspect that must be considered in the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Treatment efficacy and toxicity are important factors for HRQoL, so it is imperative to study the effects of oncological treatment in terms of HRQoL. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies of side effects related to adjuvant breast cancer regimens with focus on chemotherapy

    Author : Andri Papakonstantinou; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy adjunct to surgery have a critical role in the management of early breast cancer for outcome improvement. Anthracycline containing chemotherapy reduces 10-year incidence of breast cancer mortality by an absolute 6. READ MORE

  6. 4. Improved oncological treatment of anal cancer

    Author : Otilia Leon; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anal cancer; chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Prognosis and survival; phase I II trial; Cetuximab; metastatic;

    Abstract : Background: Squamous cell cancer of the anus (SCCA) is a rare malignancy, but the incidence is increasing. It isassociated with humman papilloma virus infection. The standard treatment is radiotherapy (RT) combined withchemotherapy, usually 5-fluorouracil (5FU)/Mitomycin C (MMC). READ MORE

  7. 5. The effects of breast cancer treatment on cognitive functions

    Author : Elham Hedayati; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aims: Women with breast cancer have reported difficulties with memory, attention, and concentration during or after adjuvant treatment. Whether these symptoms are side effects of treatment has not been established. READ MORE