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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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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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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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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...

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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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What clinical management options are available to BRCA carriers?

Everyone carries BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. However, in some people, the BRCA gene is mutated (changed), which means that the gene does not work properly any longer.

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Seven common myths about gynaecological cancer

Here is a fact check of the seven most common myths people have about gynaecological cancer

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Why do some patients need a PET CT scan for follow-up when others don't?

After treatment for gynaecological cancer, surgeons normally check on patients for a few years for fear the cancer might recur.

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How is adenomyosis diagnosed?

Adenomyosis is a medical condition where the cells of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue) grow towards the outside and into the muscle layer of the uterus.

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Preventing constipation after gynaecological surgery

Constipation is common and will affect many patients after gynaecological surgery. In some cases, it can get so severe that patients need to be readmitted to hospital after surgery to...

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