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How long has my cancer been there?

A commonly asked question is “How long can you have cancer without knowing about it?”

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Chemical hair straightening products may increase risk of gynaecological cancers

Several studies published recently reported that the use of chemical hair products may be associated with a higher risk of hormone-related cancers including ovarian and endometrial cancers.

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Cherish Fundraising Trek takes on Mt Kilimanjaro in 2023

In Australia, over 6,500 women and girls are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer each year. One in three of these women will not do well and others will have to live...

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Does lynch syndrome always lead to cancer?

Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to developing different cancer types.

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Why are we seeing increasing rates of endometrial cancer?

Unlike most other types of cancer, endometrial cancer rates have been increasing in Australia with more women being diagnosed every year.

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When is an ovarian cyst a cause for concern?

An ovarian cyst (sometimes called an adnexal cyst) is an abnormal growth that occurs in or near the reproductive system including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the surrounding tissues.

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What to expect up to four months after your hysterectomy

Recovery after surgery may differ individually but also depending on if you had a laparoscopic or abdominal (open) surgery.

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Sentinel Node Biopsy in uterine cancer – ENDO3 trial

Sentinel node biopsy for uterine (endometrial) cancer came to Australia some five years ago. In March 2018, I went to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York to...

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What causes endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a difficult condition to understand, has a wide variety of symptoms, and as a result women often experience delays in their diagnosis.

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The implications of BRCA gene mutation

People who inherit BRCA gene mutations are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer compared with the general population.

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