Category: ovarian cancer

Does lynch syndrome always lead to cancer?

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

Posted in lynch, cancer risk, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 8 months ago by Andreas Obermair

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.

Posted in BRCA, ovarian cancer; Posted 12 months ago by Andreas Obermair

The early warning signs of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect early due to a lack of symptoms in the early stages.

Posted in ovarian cancer, symptoms; Tagged Ovarian Cancer; Posted 13 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Secondary Cytoreduction for Ovarian Cancer

Secondary cytoreduction for ovarian cancer has been hotly debated in the last year. Two large clinical trials, published only two years apart, came to contradicting conclusions.

Posted in ovarian cancer, recurrence; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair

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...

Posted in BRCA, ovarian 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted in ovarian cancer, surgery; Posted 21 months ago by Caitlin Horsham

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