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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Posted in BRCA; Posted 8 days ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in gynaecological cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in cancer diagnosis; Posted 4 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in Adenomyosis; Tagged Adenomyosis; Comments 1 ; Posted 5 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in surgery, cancer recovery; Posted 6 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How long has my cancer been there?
A commonly asked question is “How long can you have cancer without knowing about it?”
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Posted in cancer diagnosis; Comments 1 ; Posted 6 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Chemical hair straightening products may increase risk of gynaecological cancers
Several studies published recently reported that the use of chemical hair products may be associated with a higher risk of hormone-related cancers including ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Posted in uterine cancer; Tagged Uterine Cancer; Posted 7 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Cherish Fundraising Trek takes on Mt Kilimanjaro in 2023
In Australia, over 6,500 women and girls are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer each year. One in three of these women will not do well and others will have to live...
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Tagged fundraising; Posted 7 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Does lynch syndrome always lead to cancer?
Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to developing different cancer types.
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Posted in lynch, cancer risk, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 8 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Why are we seeing increasing rates of endometrial cancer?
Unlike most other types of cancer, endometrial cancer rates have been increasing in Australia with more women being diagnosed every year.
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Posted in endometrial cancer; Posted 8 months ago by Andreas Obermair