Dealing with cancer: Are you anxious, depressed or both?
Depression and anxiety are feelings that patients sometimes have when coping with upcoming surgery or a cancer diagnosis.
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Posted 2 days ago by Andreas Obermair
Thank you for supporting my incredible journey
Firstly, I would like to let everyone know that I have returned in one piece from the Cherish Base Camp Trek to the Nepalese Himalayas and I am back into...
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Posted 15 days ago by Andreas Obermair
Three seconds of life everyday goes a long way
When my daughter showed me some one-second videos she’d recorded, I was intrigued. I thought I could use this idea to capture my preparation for the Cherish Trek.
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Posted 52 days ago by Andreas Obermair
Flying more than the Cherish flag at Everest Base Camp
When the Cherish Trek reaches Everest Base Camp, we’ll be flying the flag for gynaecological cancer research. But that’s not all. In my backpack, I’ll have a bundle of prayer flags.
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Posted 58 days ago by Andreas Obermair
What is the difference between fallopian tube cancer, peritoneal cancer and ovarian cancer?
Peritoneal, ovarian and fallopian tube cancers are all types of gynaecological cancers and treated in a similar way.
Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Chilling in Brisbane – Base Camp preparation
What am I doing in a freezer? Well, thanks to our friends at The Standard Market Company, who have supported the Battle events for many years, I’m getting cold! There...
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Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
The dusty path of the Cherish Trek
As a gynaecological oncologist, I’m used to working in a sterile environment. After all, in surgery, the place has got to be clean! It’s going to be such a contrast...
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Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Creating my trek playlist
It’s time I got started on a playlist for the Cherish Trek. I’m looking for a set of songs that will help lighten my step, match the magnificent scenery and...
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Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Travel Journal to Mt Everest Base Camp
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over… Mt Everest.
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Posted 4 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Talking to kids about cancer
It was last year when I saw this lovely lady, 62 years of age for treatment of ovarian cancer. She was a private, composed and well-presented person. Her husband died recently.
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Posted 4 months ago by Andreas Obermair