Infertility linked to cancer risk
Infertile women may have a higher risk of certain cancers, according to a U.S study.
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Posted 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Poor diet linked to cancer cases including uterine cancer
More than 80,000 cases of cancer in the U.S have been linked to an unhealthy diet according to a new study.
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Posted 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
The link between chlamydia infection and risk of ovarian cancer
New data by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) finds an antibody present in the blood of women previously infected with chlamydia is associated with an increased risk of...
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Posted 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Coping with anxiety and depression during cancer
Depression and anxiety are feelings that patients sometimes have when coping with upcoming surgery or a cancer diagnosis.
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Posted 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
The difference between ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer and peritoneal cancer
Peritoneal, ovarian and fallopian tube cancers are all types of gynaecological cancers and treated in a similar way.
Posted 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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