by Nicole Yap | Sep 1, 2021 | Media, Medical News
Dr Nicole Yap is a leading expert in breast and skin oncoplastic surgery in Australia and is one of the few practitioners in Australia who specialises in the dual practice of tumour removal with breast reconstruction. Dr Yap has trained in plastic surgery and...
by Nicole Yap | Sep 1, 2021 | Media, Medical News
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of this disease. “Breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women and is the leading cause of cancer death in females” Diagnosis of breast cancer is not always a “black and white” straight forward...
by Nicole Yap | Aug 30, 2021 | Media, Medical News
Women who found out their genetic risk for breast cancer had fewer regrets than those who opted not to find out. No-one likes to receive bad news, especially when it’s related to health. But a recent study of women at risk of developing breast cancer suggests knowing...
by Matius Christov | Aug 20, 2021 | Media, Medical News
Cancer survivors who worry a lot about their cancer returning make more visits to their GP and specialist doctors, according to a new review published in the journal Psycho-Oncology. Lead researcher Jake Williams from the University of Sydney explains that these extra...
by Matius Christov | Aug 20, 2021 | Media, Medical News
Regular muscle strengthening exercises associated with aerobic activities can reduce cancer mortality, according to a systematic review of epidemiological studies. Workouts with squats, rowing, planks, weight training and so on can reduce the probability of dying from...
by Matius Christov | Aug 17, 2021 | Media, Medical News
The big idea Frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair straightening products, or relaxers, may increase the risk of breast cancer among Black women, compared with more moderate use. Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study followed 59,000 self-identified...
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