I've tested positive for the BRCA gene. What comes next?
The genes most commonly tested for breast and ovarian cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2. If a woman tests positive for faulty BRCA genes it is possible to benefit from measures...
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Posted in BRCA, ovarian cancer; Posted 19 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Participating in clinical trials and what "informed consent" means
A clinical trial is a formal assessment in which patients, doctors and researchers come together to find better ways to prevent, diagnose or treat a medical condition.
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Posted in research, clinical trials, gynaecological cancer; Posted 19 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Is ovarian cancer still considered a disease of the elderly?
Ovarian cancer is mostly a disease diagnosed in elderly women. Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed at any age, although it usually occurs in women who have been through menopause.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis, demographics; Posted 19 months ago by Andreas Obermair
Can ovarian cancer develop after having ovaries removed?
Risk-reducing surgery may be recommended to remove both ovaries for prevention of ovarian cancer. While very uncommon, it’s possible to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer after the ovaries have been removed.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, prevention, risk, recurrence; Posted 20 months ago by Andreas Obermair
How we diagnose ovarian cancer
An ovarian cancer diagnosis can only be confirmed by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) and examining the cells under a microscope.
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Posted in ovarian cancer, diagnosis; Posted 20 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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 20 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 21 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 22 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 22 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 22 months ago by Andreas Obermair