Does mindfulness benefit cancer recovery?
Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present by focusing on breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices for relaxation to help reduce stress.
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Posted in cancer recovery, anxiety; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Do fibroids go away after menopause?
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that develop in the smooth muscle tissues within the uterus. They are also called leiomyoma or "myoma".
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Posted in uterine fibroids, menopause; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Can cervical cancer cause infertility?
Cervical cancer treatment can cause issues with fertility, leaving women unable to become pregnant or carry a child through pregnancy.
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Posted in cervical cancer, fertility, surgery; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Can ovarian cancer be cured?
The chance of a cure depends on the type, grade and stage of ovarian cancer.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, treatment; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
How reliable are tumour marker tests for ovarian cancer?
Tumour markers are substances found in the blood that are frequently also found in cancer patients. Ovarian cancer tumour markers tests include CA125, CA19.9 and HE4.
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Posted in tumour markers, ovarian cancer, diagnosis; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Is cervical cancer curable?
Due to early detection and treatment, the prognosis of cervical cancer is excellent for most patients.
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Posted in cervical cancer, treatment; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
8 questions to ask your gynaecological oncologist after a cancer diagnosis
If you are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer, it is important to have all the information you require to make informed treatment decisions.
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Posted in gynaecological cancer, diagnosis, outlook; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Cancer Patients and COVID-19 Vaccination : A balanced view
Here, I answer some frequently asked questions about whether people affected by cancer should consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Posted in covid-19, cancer; Comments 2 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Can cervical cancer spread to the ovaries?
In Australia, approximately 900 patients are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer due to Australia's highly developed cervical cancer...
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Posted in cervical cancer, ovaries, prognosis; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
What is the most aggressive type of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is not one disease but can be made up of different cell clones or types.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, staging; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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