What are the benefits of participating in a clinical trial for gynaecological cancer?
Gynaecological cancer clinical trials address the concern that for some types of treatment the evidence to support those treatments is weak.
Posted in gynaecological cancer, clinical trials; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Eight myths and misconceptions about cervical cancer
Myths and misconceptions about cervical cancer are spreading fast, especially around what causes it and how cervical cancer can be prevented.
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Posted in cervical cancer, fact check; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Is endometrial cancer the same as uterine cancer?
Endometrial cancer and uterine cancer are often terms used interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing?
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Posted in uterine cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Most common ovarian cancer myths
A lack of awareness can lead to misconceptions about ovarian cancer. Here, I debunk six common myths about ovarian cancer.
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Posted in ovarian cancer; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Warning signs of gynaecological cancer you might be ignoring
Apart from screening for cervical cancer, there are no other screening tests for other gynaecological cancers.
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Posted in gynaecological cancer, symptoms; Comments 1 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
D&C Procedure - What is it and Why is it performed?
A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to obtain a sample of the uterus lining (endometrium).
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Posted in abnormal bleeding, uterine cancer; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
What are the differences between neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy?
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy refers to the use of chemotherapy to shrink the cancerous tumours prior to surgery. When chemotherapy is used after surgery, it is referred to as adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, chemotherapy; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - What it means and how to manage it
A variety of issues can cause abnormal uterine bleeding. It can be a sign of endometrial cancer, but a variety of other benign and treatable problems can also cause abnormal bleeding.
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Posted in abnormal bleeding, symptoms, endometrial cancer; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
What is debulking surgery for ovarian cancer?
Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves both surgery and chemotherapy. The type of operation, and whether debulking (I prefer the term cytoreductive) surgery is necessary depends on whether the cancer...
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Posted in ovarian cancer, treatment; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Fertility saving treatment for endometrial cancer
An intrauterine device (IUD) could help preserve fertility and reduce the need for hysterectomies for women suffering from endometrial cancer.
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Posted in endometrial cancer, treatment, clinical trials; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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