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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Ovarian cysts: types, symptoms and treatment
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are common and can occur in women of all ages.
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Posted 8 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Recent advances in genetic testing: how does it work?
Last year, my practice started offering genetic testing to patients in partnership with a US-based genetic testing company. Genetic tests can now be started online by the doctor.
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Posted 8 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Can chewing gum relieve nausea after surgery?
Chewing gum could be more effective than drugs prescribed for nausea, a new study has found.
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Posted 8 years ago by Andreas Obermair