The Battle is back
Preparations have begun for The Battle 2018 Friday 16 March - a beach volleyball competition raising funds for the women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers.
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Exercise can prevent cervical cancer
Physical inactivity has been associated with a higher risk of cervical cancer, as found in a U.S study.
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Should I be worried about late-onset menopause?
At what age do you expect menopause to occur? How does it affect your health and cancer risk?
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Comments 79 ; Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Lymphoedema following gynaecological cancer treatment
Lymphoedema is common after gynaecological cancers. Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluid resulting in swelling, most commonly in the arms or legs, but can also occur in...
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Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Hysterectomy and its impact on pelvic floor function
Last week at the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology Congress in Vienna I shared some exciting new research with some 3000 colleagues from all parts of the world on the...
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Posted in hysterectomy; Comments 1 ; Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
How well informed do women feel about hysterectomy options?
A new study helps us to understand how women form decisions about the surgical approach to hysterectomy.
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Posted in hysterectomy; Posted 6 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Reduced pregnancy rates among cancer survivors
Females who survive cancer are 38% less likely to fall pregnant, new research has revealed.
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Posted in fertility, cancer; Posted 7 years ago by Andreas Obermair
CA125 self-tracking app
The Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation has launched a revolutionary new smartphone app, which is set to make an impact on several thousand patients diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer.
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Posted 7 years ago by Andreas Obermair
How does fasting impact health and disease risk?
Most of us would agree that losing body weight and maintaining it is a priority. Most of us also would agree that this is easier said than done.
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Tagged weight loss; Posted 7 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Weight loss surgery is associated with reduced risk of female cancers
New research findings published last month in Gynecologic Oncology found weight loss surgery reduces both the incidence of overall cancer in obese women, and also the risk for female-specific cancers,...
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Tagged cancer; Posted 7 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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