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Genetic Analyses of Tumor Progression in Colorectal Cancer
(2009-05-20)
Colorectal tumors are responsible for more than 600 000 deaths per year worldwide and thereby constitute the second most common cause of cancer related mortality. Early detection is related to improved prognosis and ...
Tissue remodelling proteases as prognostic factors in colon and rectal cancer
(2009-05-08)
Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in Sweden and the main treatment is surgery. The TNM classification is the principal staging tool, although insufficient in identifying all patients with poor ...
Prognostic and predictive factors in colorectal cancer
(2009-02-06)
Aim: The aim of the thesis was to study prognostic and predictive factors in patients treated for colorectal cancer (CRC).
Method: In paper I, a retrospective comparison was made between the patients treated in 1999 ...