Challenges of young women with gynaecological cancers
Young women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers face a range of unique challenges due to their age, life stage, and the nature of the diseases. These challenges often span physical, emotional, reproductive, and social aspects of their lives. Here are some of the key challenges young women may encounter when dealing with gynecological cancers: 1. Impact on […]
Differing opinions in cancer treatment for a young woman
Patient’s Situation: Sophie, a 30-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer. She has not had children yet but hopes to start a family in the future. Sophie meets with two healthcare consultants to discuss her treatment options. Consultant 1: Mr. Taylor, a gynaecological oncologist, recommends fertility-sparing surgery. This involves removing only the affected ovary and fallopian […]
Sex at early age can double risk of cervical cancer –Expert
Dr Olumide Ofinran is a consultant gynaecologist, sub-specialist in gynaecological oncology and advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. The specialist in colposcopy who is with the National Health Service, United Kingdom, talks about cervical cancer in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the abnormal growth of cells from the cervix (neck […]
Robotic surgery guarantees quicker recovery for endometrial cancer patients – Expert
A gynaecologist and robotic surgeon, Dr Olumide Ofinran, discusses endometrial cancer and the advantages of treating it with robotic surgery in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a cancer that starts from the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus or the womb. Is […]
Pregnant women with untreated gonorrhoea risk having blind babies – Gynaecologist
A United Kingdom-based gynaecologist and robotic surgeon, Dr Olumide Ofinran, discusses common vaginal infections and other common sexually-transmitted diseases in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is a vaginal infection? A vaginal infection is a condition in the vagina that results from an infection caused by organisms such as bacteria, yeast, or viruses. Doctors generally refer to […]