Search for dissertations about: "thesis on surgical oncology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on surgical oncology.

  2. 1. Studies on Prediction of Axillary Lymph Node Status in Invasive Breast Cancer

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Johan Ahlgren; Karl von Smitten; [2002]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Breast cancer; lymph node metastases; prognostic factors; predictive factors; axillary surgery; angiogenesis; immunohistochemistry; Onkologi; MEDICINE Surgery Oncology; MEDICIN Kirurgi Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among females in Sweden. Axillary lymph-node dissection is a standard procedure in the management of breast cancer, aiming at obtaining prognostic information for adjuvant therapy decisions. Axillary dissection entails considerable morbidity. READ MORE

  4. 2. Metastatic spinal cord compression in prostate cancer clinical and morphological studies

    University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå universitet

    Author : Sead Crnalic; Richard Löfvenberg; Anders Widmark; Anders Bergh; Sten Nilsson; [2012]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prostate cancer; bone metastasis; spinal cord compression; surgical treatment; survival prognosis; early diagnosis; androgen receptor; ortopedi; Orthopaedics; patologi; Pathology; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : Background: Bone metastases occur in most patients with advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer causing pain, pathologic fractures, and spinal cord compression. Few studies specifically address surgical treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) in prostate cancer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Diagnosis of solid abdomino-pelvic tumours in children : A retrospective radiological study

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Claes Hugosson; [1999]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Children; pelvic; staging: MR; Onkologi; MEDICINE Surgery Oncology; MEDICIN Kirurgi Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Problems and Aims: Solid abdomino-pelvic tumours (APTs) in children constitute a heterogeneous group of masses which may originate from the retroperitoneum, the abdominal or pelvic cavities or any adjacent structure. They have different histological features, growth patterns and prognoses. READ MORE

  6. 4. Large scale integration and interactive exploration of cancer data – with applications to glioblastoma

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Patrik Johansson; Sven Nelander; Rebecka Jörnsten; Lene Uhrbom; Gary Bader; [2018]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Glioblastoma; data integration; network modeling; interactive exploration; precision medicine; Oncology; Onkologi; Molekylär medicin; Molecular Medicine; Statistics; Statistik;

    Abstract : Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor, with a median survival of approximately 15 months. The standard of care treatment consists of surgical resection followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, where chemotherapy only prolongs survival by approximately 3 months. READ MORE

  7. 5. Treatment selection in metastatic renal cell carcinoma Towards an individualised approach

    University dissertation from Uppsala : Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis

    Author : Maria Stenman; Magnus Lindskog; Ulrika Harmenberg; Tim Eisen; [2019]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rcc; renal cell carcinoma; kidney cancer; stereotactic radiotherapy; srt; stereotactic body radiotherapy; sbrt; gamma knife radiosurgery; gkrs; stereotactic radiosurgery; srs; radiotherapy; overall survival; prognostic factor; papillary; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a common malignancy worldwide, affects 1200 new patients yearly in Sweden. Metastatic RCC (mRCC) develops in one in three and is commonly incurable. Clear cell histology dominates followed by papillary histology. READ MORE