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Is ovarian cancer still considered a disease of the elderly?

Ovarian cancer is mostly a disease diagnosed in elderly women. Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed at any age, although it usually occurs in women who have been through menopause.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, demographics; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Can ovarian cancer develop after having ovaries removed?

Risk-reducing surgery may be recommended to remove both ovaries for prevention of ovarian cancer. While very uncommon, it’s possible to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer after the ovaries have been removed.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, prevention, risk, recurrence; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How we diagnose ovarian cancer

An ovarian cancer diagnosis can only be confirmed by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) and examining the cells under a microscope.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Hormone replacement therapy after gynaecological cancer

Premenopausal women who need their ovaries removed for their cancer treatment will become menopausal. This is called surgical menopause.

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Posted in cancer recovery, ovarian cancer, hrt; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What to expect after an ovarian cancer diagnosis

In Australia, over 1,500 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Here’s what to expect after each stage of investigation and treatment.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, surgery; Posted 2 years ago by Caitlin Horsham

Vaccination guidelines at Queensland hospitals and healthcare facilities

When Queensland’s border restrictions ease on Monday 13 December 2021 we might see more COVID-19 circulate in our community.

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Posted in covid-19; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Why there is no screening program for ovarian cancer in Australia

In Australia, more than 1,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Sadly, most women are diagnosed with this disease at advanced stages 3 or 4, resulting in a...

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Posted in ovarian cancer, screening, diagnosis; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How long does ovarian cancer take to grow?

Ovarian cancers develop and grow at varying rates over time. Some types of ovarian cancer may grow slowly over years while others can progress very quickly within months.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, prognosis, staging; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What causes ovarian cancer?

We don’t know exactly what causes ovarian cancer, but we do know that a family history or genetic mutation can increase a woman’s ovarian cancer risk.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, causes; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How would I know if I had ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour arising from one or both ovaries, which can spread throughout the pelvis and abdomen if not treated early.

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Posted in ovarian cancer, symptoms; Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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