'Life with disability can be awesome'
A former patient of our Women with Individual Needs clinic shares her story of adapting to motherhood for International Day of People with Disability.
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Women’s contributes to global plan to eliminate cervical cancerResearchers and clinicians at the Women's are playing key roles in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to eliminate cervical cancer, as the ambitious global strategy was adopted by member states last week (12 August).
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Breast symptoms must not be ignored during COVID-19Breast cancer doctors from the Royal Women’s Hospital are urging people with any signs or symptoms of the disease to seek medical advice from a GP or hospital without hesitation.
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New study aims to understand sexual issues in women affected by ovarian cancer
We're recruiting 130 ovarian cancer survivors for a study that aims to improve understanding of women’s psychological needs after treatment
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International leader in fight against cervical cancer delivers Tracy Maund OrationThe Oration was presented by Professor Karen Canfell, who spoke about progress in the global fight against cervical cancer.
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More young cancer patients to have access to cutting-edge fertility preservationA pioneering service to transport, freeze and store reproductive tissue for young cancer patients is being led by a team of fertility specialists at the Royal Women’s Hospital, thanks to a generous grant from Sony Foundation.
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Research shows new cervical screening is more effectiveA study led by researchers from The Royal Women’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne has shown that the recent change to Australia’s cervical screening tests is resulting in earlier detection of potentially cancer-causing infections.
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Gene testing improving for ovarian cancer patientsLeading ovarian cancer researcher Professor Clare Scott has shared her insights, optimisms and challenges to mark Australia’s national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Nipple tattoo clinic cuts waiting listsThe Women's breast care nurses are doubling as sensitive tattoo artists to help breast cancer patients take a key step in their recovery. The training of more nurses means cancer patients no longer need to wait to access the service.
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Discovery could start a new chapter in stem-cell medicineResearchers have established a method to identify individual nanoparticles released by human cells, opening the way for them to become diagnostic tools in the early-detection of cancers, dementia and kidney disease.
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Elimination of cervical cancer in sightCervical cancer could be effectively eliminated within the next 40 years, with Australia set to be the first country, according to the world’s leading cervical cancer experts.
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