NEW STUDY. The nuclear accident in Chernobyl in 1986 led to the spread of radioactivity across Sweden and Europe. In a long-term study researchers have used new, more specific calculation methods to show the connection between radiation dose and certain types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Environmental Epidemiology, is based on a collaboration between Uppsala University, Uppsala University Hospital, Lund University and University of Gothenburg. One of the authors is…
25 GU Researchers Awarded a Total of SEK 65.5 Million from The Swedish Cancer Society
CONTRIBUTION. 25 researchers at the University of Gothenburg, recognized for leading some of the most promising cancer research projects, have been granted a total of SEK 65.5 million from The Swedish Cancer Society. Here is the list of all GU researchers receiving grants from The Swedish Cancer Society —further down on this page (note that the list may contain inaccuracies—information from the Cancer Fund prevails). One of them is Jonas…
SEK 11 million for research on unique cancer treatment
GRANT. Roger Olofsson Bagge receives the SSMF Consolidator Grant. The grant of eleven million SEK will fund five years of research on regional cancer therapy. This treatment approach is globally recognized, with the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital leading the way. Roger Olofsson Bagge, aged 45, is a cancer surgeon and professor at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy. When he received the email from the Swedish…
Low-grade intestinal inflammation a long time after radiotherapy
NEW STUDY. Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine at least 20 years after their cancer treatment. This has been shown in a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. Radiotherapy is often necessary to cure or slow down a cancer. Even though today’s radiotherapies feature a high level of precision, healthy tissue in and around the radiation field…
Lower risk of haematological cancer after bariatric surgery
NEW STUDY. Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg. This clear link is expected to influence future research in the field. Previous studies have shown that overweight and obesity are risk factors for several types of cancer. It is also known that obese women have a higher risk of cancer than their male…