What are alternatives to a hysterectomy?
During my training as a gynaecological oncologist, I was taught to keep in mind that there are always several ways to treat a medical condition.
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Posted in hysterectomy; Posted 10 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Are there different types of endometrial cancer?
There are different types of endometrial cancer, and until now they have been classified based on the histological characteristics of the cancer cells.
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Posted in endometrial cancer, uterine cancer; Posted 10 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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 11 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 months ago by Andreas Obermair