What you should know about gynaecological cancers and fertility preservation
Gynaecological cancers can impact a woman's reproductive capacity, and the treatments for these cancers may have implications for fertility.
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Posted in fertility; Posted 2 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Is there still a risk of cancer after a hysterectomy?
Sometimes I get asked from patients why it would be possible to develop gynaecological cancer if “nothing is down there anymore”.
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Posted in hysterectomy; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Rare disease: Vulval and vaginal melanoma
Vulval and vaginal melanoma are types of cancer that originate in the melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin of the vulva or vagina.
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Posted in vaginal melanoma; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of complications after surgery. Smoking has many negative effects on the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems, wound healing, and overall immune function, which...
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Posted in surgery; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Rare gynaecological cancers: Uterine sarcomas
Uterine sarcomas are a group of rare cancers that originate in the muscle or connective tissue of the uterus.
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Posted in uterine sarcoma; Comments 1 ; Posted 4 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Why is my cervical cancer not suitable for surgery?
Surgery is a key treatment modality for various cancer types, including cervical cancer. However, sometimes patients expect surgery, whereas surgery is not in their best interest for various reasons.
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Posted in cervical cancer, surgery; Tagged cervical cancer, surgery; Posted 4 months ago by Andreas Obermair
The benefits of exercise for women during and after gynaecological cancer treatment
Research shows that exercise will benefit most people with cancer both, during and after treatment. Exercise can help manage some side effects of cancer treatment, help with gaining a speedy...
Tagged exercise; Posted 6 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Does cervical cancer treatments automatically lead to infertility?
Whether cervical cancer treatment impacts fertility varies depending on the stage of cancer and the type of treatment required.
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Posted in cervical cancer; Tagged cervical cancer; Posted 6 months ago by Andreas Obermair
What clinical management options are available to BRCA carriers?
Everyone carries BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. However, in some people, the BRCA gene is mutated (changed), which means that the gene does not work properly any longer.
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Posted in BRCA; Posted 7 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Seven common myths about gynaecological cancer
Here is a fact check of the seven most common myths people have about gynaecological cancer
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Posted in gynaecological cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 10 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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