Preventing constipation after gynaecological surgery
Constipation is common and will affect many patients after gynaecological surgery. In some cases, it can get so severe that patients need to be readmitted to hospital after surgery to...
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Posted in surgery, cancer recovery; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in cancer diagnosis; Comments 1 ; Posted 18 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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.
Posted in uterine cancer; Tagged Uterine Cancer; Posted 19 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Tagged fundraising; Posted 19 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in lynch, cancer risk, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 20 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in endometrial cancer; Posted 20 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Tagged ovarian cyst; Comments 2 ; Posted 22 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in hysterectomy; Tagged Hysterectomy; Comments 9 ; Posted 22 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in clinical trials, cancer treatment, uterine cancer; Posted 23 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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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Posted in endometriosis; Posted 23 months ago by Andreas Obermair
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