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
Why do some patients need a PET CT scan for follow-up when others don't?
After treatment for gynaecological cancer, surgeons normally check on patients for a few years for fear the cancer might recur.
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Posted in cancer diagnosis; Posted 11 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How is adenomyosis diagnosed?
Adenomyosis is a medical condition where the cells of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue) grow towards the outside and into the muscle layer of the uterus.
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Posted in Adenomyosis; Tagged Adenomyosis; Comments 1 ; Posted 12 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Preventing constipation after gynaecological surgery
Constipation is common and will affect many patients after gynaecological surgery. In some cases, it can get so severe that patients need to be readmitted to hospital after surgery to...
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Posted in surgery, cancer recovery; Posted 13 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How long has my cancer been there?
A commonly asked question is “How long can you have cancer without knowing about it?”
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Posted in cancer diagnosis; Comments 1 ; Posted 13 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Chemical hair straightening products may increase risk of gynaecological cancers
Several studies published recently reported that the use of chemical hair products may be associated with a higher risk of hormone-related cancers including ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Posted in uterine cancer; Tagged Uterine Cancer; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Cherish Fundraising Trek takes on Mt Kilimanjaro in 2023
In Australia, over 6,500 women and girls are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer each year. One in three of these women will not do well and others will have to live...
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Tagged fundraising; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Does lynch syndrome always lead to cancer?
Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to developing different cancer types.
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Posted in lynch, cancer risk, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 15 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Why are we seeing increasing rates of endometrial cancer?
Unlike most other types of cancer, endometrial cancer rates have been increasing in Australia with more women being diagnosed every year.
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Posted in endometrial cancer; Posted 15 months ago by Andreas Obermair
When is an ovarian cyst a cause for concern?
An ovarian cyst (sometimes called an adnexal cyst) is an abnormal growth that occurs in or near the reproductive system including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the surrounding tissues.
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Tagged ovarian cyst; Comments 2 ; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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