Essays about: "head and neck cancer"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words head and neck cancer.

  1. 11. Pattern recognition receptors’ and chemokine receptor expression on tonsil dendritic cells

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningsprogram, LTH; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för immunteknologi

    Author : Milad Abolhalaj; [2015]
    Keywords : CLEC9a; CD207; CD206; Flow cytometry; pathogen recognition receptors; dendritic cells; Tonsils; immunotherapy; XCR1; CLECSF14; Dectin-1; TLR4; TLR2; Dectin-2; CD205; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most frequent cancer worldwide and its high mortality rate highlights the necessity of developing novel therapies. Among the different cancer therapy methods, one of the most encouraging ones is dendritic cell (DC)-targeting immunotherapy, where desired antigens are delivered to DCs via antibodies. READ MORE

  3. 12. Mandibular Reconstruction after Head and Neck Tumor Treatment, a Systematic Review

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Jonathan Viblom; Jonas Emauelsson; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Objectives This systematic literature review examined the literature about mandibular reconstruction after cancer treatment with segmental resection, with focus on  success rate for the reconstruction, patient survival rate, dental rehabilitation and how this effect the patients QOL, oral function and aesthetics.   Material and methods A search was performed in Pubmed, a database of scientific articles, based on four keywords (Mandibular, Reconstruction, Cancer, Segmental). READ MORE

  4. 13. Accuracy of inverse treatment planning on computed tomography like images derived from magnetic resonance data

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Mohammad Mehdi Akhtari; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Treatment planning for radiotherapy involves different types of imaging to delineate target volume precisely. The most suitable sources to get 3D information of the patient are the computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET)/CT modalities. READ MORE

  5. 14. Optimal margins between clinical target volume (CTV) and planning target volume (PTV)

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Emmelie Maria Hjulfors; [2011]
    Keywords : PTV margin; prostate; head and neck;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to estimate the CTV-PTV margin required for prostate and head and neck cancer treatments at the radiotherapy departments of Karolinska University Hospital.    Portal image data from patients treated at the radiotherapy departments during the period of 2009-2011 was used to estimate the set-up displacements for each treatment area. READ MORE

  6. 15. Clinical evaluation of atlas-based segmentation for radiotherapy of head and neck tumours

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Martin Lundmark; [2011]
    Keywords : segmentation; registration; radiotherapy; atlas;

    Abstract : Background Semi-automated segmentation using deformable registration of atlases consisting of pre-segmented patient images can facilitate the tedious task of delineating structures and organs in patients subjected to radiotherapy planning. However, a generic atlas based on a single patient may not function well enough due to the anatomical variation between patients. READ MORE