Search for dissertations about: "thesis for chemotherapy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 581 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis for chemotherapy.

  2. 16. Combination chemotherapy for human immunodeficiency virus infection

    Author : Sarah Palmer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The worldwide spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has spurred the search for effective drugs to combat this deadly virus. The limited effect of monotherapy treatment, in large measure due to the development of drug resistant viral strains, has led to increased emphasis on combination chemotherapy for the treatment of HIV, the focus of this study. READ MORE

  4. 17. 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. 18. Liver Resection for Colorectal Cancer Metastases. Prognostic Factors and Interventions Affecting Outcome

    Author : LIDEWIJ SPELT; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; artificial neural networks; chemotherapy; colorectal cancer; liver metastasis; liver resection; portal vein embolisation; prognostic factors; survival analysis;

    Abstract : Background: With a yearly incidence of 56 per 100,000 inhabitants, colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies in the Western world, representing the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Within three years after the diagnosis of CRC, 29% of patients will have developed liver metastases. READ MORE

  6. 19. Vaccine responses after chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation in patients with hematological malignancies

    Author : Sigrun Einarsdottir; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vaccination; chemotherapy; stem cell transplantation; antibodies; tetanus; diphtheria; polio; Tick-borne encephalitis TBE ; SARS-CoV-2;

    Abstract : The prevention of infections in patients with hematological malignancies is important given the inherent immune deficiency associated with these diseases and the immunosuppressive effects of treatment. This thesis investigated the efficacy of vaccines against various pathogens among patients with hematological disease receiving chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation, including the longevity of vaccine responses. READ MORE

  7. 20. Quality improvement in palliative care : the role of a national quality register and perceptions of information during palliative chemotherapy

    Author : Lisa Martinsson; Bertil Axelsson; Christina Melin-Johansson; Per Fransson; Kerstin Sandelin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer; chemotherapy; communication; end-of-life care; oncology; palliative care; palliative medicine; quality in healthcare; quality register; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : IntroductionThere is a need in palliative care for development of structured methods to assess quality and support improvement. This need is present both within and outside specialised palliative care.Honest information from physicians is regarded as an important part of palliative care. READ MORE