Seven common myths about endometrial cancer
Here is a fact check of the seven most common myths people have about endometrial cancer.
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Posted in fact check, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 4 days ago by Andreas Obermair
What does an ovarian cyst feel like?
Pain from ovarian cysts differ in women depending on their size and type. Some people with ovarian cysts may feel pain in their pelvis or lower abdomen, while others do not.
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Posted in ovarian cysts; Posted 12 days ago by Andreas Obermair
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 24 days 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 40 days 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 45 days 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 54 days 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair