Per Fransson

Per Fransson is a Professor at the Department of Nursing, Umeå University, with a combined clinical position as an oncology nurse at Cancercentrum, Norrland University Hospital (NUS). He specializes in oncological nursing, focusing on quality of life, treatment-related side effects, and patient-centered care in cancer treatment. His research integrates clinical practice with quantitative studies, particularly in radiation therapy and prostate cancer management. He holds a PhD in Nursing (2000) and has led numerous clinical trials evaluating treatment efficacy and cost-effectiveness, including the HYPO-RT-PC and MISTRAL studies.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing, November 2000

Research Focus:

• Prostate cancer treatment outcomes, including side effects and quality of life
• Cost-effectiveness of radiation therapy techniques (e.g., proton therapy, hypofractionation)
• Patient-reported outcomes in oncology care, including symptom management
• Clinical trials evaluating complementary therapies (e.g., mistletoe extract)

Articles Overview: Recent work emphasizes prostate cancer care (e.g., decision-making in metastatic cases), radiation therapy toxicity, and proton therapy outcomes. Studies also address caregiver support and occupational safety for cancer nurses.

Advising & Grants: Leads the Per Fransson lab, focusing on cancer patient care optimization. Secured funding from the Sjöberg Foundation (9 million SEK) and manages projects like the SPRINTR initiative. Collaborates in national and international trials.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Per Fransson lab at Umeå University, which studies patient-centered cancer care, symptom management, and treatment cost-effectiveness.