Seven potentially deadly misconceptions on Lynch syndrome
This blog covers the seven deadly misconceptions on Lynch sydrome.
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Tagged lynch; Comments 5 ; Posted 9 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Is follow-up important for all patients?
Sometimes I get asked by my patients who have been diagnosed with cancer why they need to come back to see me for follow up.
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Tagged Follow up, recurrence; Posted 9 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Should patients treated for CIN be vaccinated?
HPV immunisation after LLETZ for cervical dysplasia reduces the risk of recurrence significantly. This is the conclusion of several papers published in the last couple of years.
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Posted 9 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Why we must wake up to Lynch Syndrome in 2015
This Sunday is International Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, and I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sympathies to those women, men and families suffering from the disease.
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Comments 2 ; Posted 9 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Ovarian Cancer Causes & Risks: What You Should Know
Many patients, partners and family members are left stunned and speechless upon receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
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Tagged Ovarian Cancer, risk factors; Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Why you should ask your surgeon about gluing your wound
Until recently, my practice received a significant number of phone calls from patients enquiring about their wound dressings.
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Tagged glue, wound; Comments 3 ; Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair
The role of the fallopian tubes in reducing ovarian cancer risk
Named after one of the most influential physicians of the 16th century - Gabriele Fallopio - the “fallopian” tubes (or uterine tubes) link a woman’s ovaries with her uterus,...
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Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Having Fun in the Operating Theatre
As a surgeon, I suspect many people perceive the operating theatre to be among the most frightening and intimidating places they could visit in a lifetime, but in actual fact,...
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Comments 2 ; Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair
The risk of receiving a surprise gynaecological cancer diagnosis
A 34 year old patient recently underwent a gynaecological laparoscopy for a mass suspected to be benign endometrioma, but following pathology testing, the diagnosis took a nasty turn.
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Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair and Andreas Obermair
Do you discuss results over the phone?
Recently, two patients contacted my office to be seen because they were unhappy about the communication with their original doctor.
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Tagged communication, phone results; Comments 1 ; Posted 10 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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