Where does endometrial cancer spread to?
Endometrial cancer arises from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The diagnosis is made through a curette, which takes some tissue from the endometrium for analysis under the microscope.
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Posted in endometrial cancer, prognosis, staging; Comments 1 ; 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.
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Posted in gynaecological cancer, diagnosis, outlook; Posted 3 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.
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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...
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Posted in gynaecological cancer, outlook; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in endometrial cancer, causes; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in cervical cancer, staging; Comments 2 ; 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
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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Posted in ovarian cancer, symptoms; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in gynaecological cancer, symptoms; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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