Why does obesity increase the risk for endometrial cancer?
As rates of obesity continue to increase, the numbers of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer is also expected to rise.
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Stages of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the growth of abnormal cells within the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). Most early-stage cervical cancers come with high survival rates.
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A healthy lifestyle after ovarian cancer diagnosis may help women improve their prognosis
A recent study found a healthy lifestyle after ovarian cancer diagnosis, in particular not smoking and being physically active, may help women improve their prognosis.
Posted in ovarian cancer, outlook, prognosis; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
A Guide to Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Ovarian cancer is a malignant disease arising from the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Numbers of patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer are increasing, with Cancer Australia reporting about 1,530 cases per year.
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What are the warning signs of a gynaecological cancer recurrence?
A common worry after completing gynaecological cancer treatment is fear of the cancer coming back. This is a natural reaction.
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What Causes Cervical Cancer?
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by an infection with the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV).
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The Connection Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer
Endometriosis Australia estimates over 800,000 Australian women suffer from endometriosis. Studies show that there can be a significant delay of around 7 years in the diagnosis of endometriosis.
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What is the Ovarian Cancer Survival Rate?
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What is the most aggressive type of uterine cancer?
In Australia, uterine cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer with more than 3,000 women diagnosed every year.
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Warning signs of endometrial cancer
Also known as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer begins from abnormal cells at the inner lining of the uterus (called the endometrium).
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