Category: outlook

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.

Posted in gynaecological cancer, diagnosis, outlook; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How aggressive is cervical cancer?

While the majority of cervical cancers are slow growing, others can be aggressive which means that they may grow or spread more quickly into other adjacent organs, lymph nodes or...

Posted in cervical cancer, prognosis, outlook; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Coping with a Gynaecological Cancer Diagnosis

A gynaecological cancer diagnosis is difficult for most people and can have a substantial impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Talking openly about cancer is very helpful.

Posted in gynaecological cancer, diagnosis, outlook; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What is the survival rate for endometrial cancer?

Numbers of patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer are increasing, with Cancer Australia estimating over 3,000 cases and 400 deaths per year in Australia.

Posted in endometrial cancer, prognosis, outlook; Comments 1 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Benefits of exercise for patients with gynaecological cancer

We know from years of research that physical activity is important during and after treatment for gynaecological cancer patients because physical activity has been suggested to reduce a number of...

Posted in gynaecological cancer, outlook; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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

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