Hormone replacement therapy after gynaecological cancer
Premenopausal women who need their ovaries removed for their cancer treatment will become menopausal. This is called surgical menopause.
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Posted in cancer recovery, ovarian cancer, hrt; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair
What to expect after an ovarian cancer diagnosis
In Australia, over 1,500 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Here’s what to expect after each stage of investigation and treatment.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, surgery; Posted 15 months ago by Caitlin Horsham
Vaccination guidelines at Queensland hospitals and healthcare facilities
When Queensland’s border restrictions ease on Monday 13 December 2021 we might see more COVID-19 circulate in our community.
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Posted in covid-19; Posted 16 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Why there is no screening program for ovarian cancer in Australia
In Australia, more than 1,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Sadly, most women are diagnosed with this disease at advanced stages 3 or 4, resulting in a...
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Posted in ovarian cancer, screening, diagnosis; Posted 16 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How long does ovarian cancer take to grow?
Ovarian cancers develop and grow at varying rates over time. Some types of ovarian cancer may grow slowly over years while others can progress very quickly within months.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, prognosis, staging; Posted 16 months ago by Andreas Obermair
What causes ovarian cancer?
We don’t know exactly what causes ovarian cancer, but we do know that a family history or genetic mutation can increase a woman’s ovarian cancer risk.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, causes; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How would I know if I had ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour arising from one or both ovaries, which can spread throughout the pelvis and abdomen if not treated early.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, symptoms; Comments 1 ; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Does mindfulness benefit cancer recovery?
Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present by focusing on breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices for relaxation to help reduce stress.
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Posted in cancer recovery, anxiety; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Do fibroids go away after menopause?
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that develop in the smooth muscle tissues within the uterus. They are also called leiomyoma or "myoma".
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Posted in uterine fibroids, menopause; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Can cervical cancer cause infertility?
Cervical cancer treatment can cause issues with fertility, leaving women unable to become pregnant or carry a child through pregnancy.
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Posted in cervical cancer, fertility, surgery; Posted 18 months ago by Andreas Obermair