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
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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Genetic test results will no longer impact life insurance applications
From 1 July 2019 Australians will be able to get up to $500,000 in life insurance cover without having to disclose an adverse genetic test result.
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Posted 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Unprecedented improvement of ovarian cancer survival in BRCA-positive patients
The drug olaparib delays the recurrence of advanced ovarian cancer in woman who carry the BRCA gene.
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Posted in BRCA; Posted 5 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Australia could become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could become one of the first countries to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue due to the national vaccination and screening programs.
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
What are the risk factors for gynaecological cancers?
Risk factors are characteristics that increase the likelihood of developing a disease, such as a cancer.
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Ovarian suppression may improve survival outcomes in breast cancer patients
All women produce a hormone called estrogen which stimulates some breast cancers to grow. In the context of breast cancer, ovarian suppression is the term used to prevent the ovaries...
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Will a hysterectomy cure my endometriosis?
There are many myths about endometriosis that make it hard for people to know what’s true and what’s a myth about this disease.
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Posted in endometriosis, hysterectomy; Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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