Search for dissertations about: "vaginal cancer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words vaginal cancer.

  2. 1. Cervical and vaginal cancer - aspects on risk factors, prevention and treatment

    Author : Emilia Alfonzo; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cervical cancer; screening; medical fee; hysterectomy; vaginal cancer; colposcopy; robotic radical hysterectomy; disease-free survival; radical hysterectomy; overall survival;

    Abstract : Background: Participation in screening is associated with a major risk reduction in cervical cancer, but there is a lack of knowledge on whether the cost to the individual has an effect on the participation rate. Women with abnormal findings at screenings are referred for colposcopy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hunting a Silent Killer. Biomolecular Approaches in Ovarian Cancer

    Author : Nicolai Arildsen; Bröstcancer-genetik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ovarian cancer; Molecular biology; genetic variant; TP53 mutation; early detection; Drug Screening Assays; Antitumor; bioinformatics; next generation sequencing; NGS; prognostic and predictive biomarkers; ovarian clear cell cancer; high-grade serous ovarian cancer;

    Abstract : Ovarian cancer is a heterogeneous disease and recent advances in improving patient outcome havebeen limited. It is estimated that a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 70, making it a frequently occurring cancer type in women. READ MORE

  5. 3. Characterization of HPV-induced vaginal and vulvar carcinoma

    Author : Gabriella Lillsunde-Larsson; Mats G. Karlsson; Gisela Helenius; Sonia Andersson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vaginal carcinoma; vulvar carcinoma; HPV; integration; methylation; genotyping; Medicine; Medicin;

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  6. 4. Endometrial Cancer - Studies on recurrences, complications and preoperative diagnostics

    Author : Åsa Åkesson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endometrial cancer; lymphadenectomy; recurrence; survival; surgical complications; diagnostic accuracy;

    Abstract : Introduction: The most common gynecological cancer is Endometrial Cancer (EC). The prognosis is generally favorable, mainly due to an early diagnosis. However, there are subgroups of EC with a higher risk for metastases and recurrences resulting in poorer survival. READ MORE

  7. 5. Radiotherapy-induced late effects among female pelvic cancer survivors - sexual health, wellbeing, and impact of nurse-led interventions

    Author : Linda Åkeflo; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Female pelvic cancer survivors; Pelvic radiotherapy; Survivorship; Sexual health;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses unmet needs concerning sexual health issues and low wellbeing in female cancer survivors treated with pelvic radiotherapy. The aim was to improve knowledge about sexual health, wellbeing and vaginal changes in female cancer survivors treated with pelvic radiotherapy, and study the impact of nurse-led interventions. READ MORE