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Linda Åkeflo

Affiliated to Research

Care in Long-term Conditions
Telephone
+46 31-786 61 59
+46 766-18 61 59
Mail
linda.akeflo@gu.se
Visiting address
Arvid Wallgrens backe hus 1 och 2
41346 Göteborg
Postal address
Box 457
40530 Göteborg

Affiliated to Research

Department of Oncology
Mail
linda.akeflo@gu.se
Visiting address
Blå stråket 2 SU/Jubileumsklin
41345 Göteborg
Postal address
Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
41345 Göteborg

About Linda Åkeflo

Linda Åkeflo is a specialist nurse in oncology and holds a PhD in medical science. She conducts research at the Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and is affiliated with the Centre for Sexology and Sexuality Studies at Malmö University. Clinically, Linda works at the Pelvic Cancer Rehabilitation Unit at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, focusing on the rehabilitation of women who have undergone radiotherapy for pelvic cancers.

Research

Her research explores vaginal and sexual health and quality of life in women treated with radiotherapy for gynaecological, anal, or rectal cancer. Her doctoral thesis, Radiotherapy-induced late effects among female pelvic cancer survivors – sexual health, wellbeing and impact of nurse-led interventions, investigated how nurse-led interventions can improve sexual health and wellbeing after treatment.

The PRE-RT research project focuses on preventive strategies for radiation-induced vaginal stenosis, as well as on preserving sexual health and quality of life in women following pelvic cancer treatment. Part of the research also examines how previous experiences—such as sexual abuse or violence—may affect women's rehabilitation needs and their need for support. Linda has been awarded a six-year research position from the Swedish Cancer Society (Cancerfonden) for this project.

Research groups and collaborations

Linda Åkeflo is involved in several research collaborations, including:

She also collaborates with researchers in cancer epidemiology at the University of Gothenburg and with the Västra Götaland Region’s Centre of Expertise on Violence in Close Relationships.