Episode 76. Breast Cancer with Dr Corinne Ooi
Breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women and remains the most diagnosed cancer in Australia with 57 new cases diagnosed each day, 1000 new cases per year and tragically 2000 deaths annually. Men are not excluded, for every 100 breast cancers one is diagnosed in a male. Genetic links for breast cancer such as the BRCA 1 and 2 genes receive significant attention but account for only 5% of total cases,75% of patients have no family history and additionally 75% of breast cancers are diagnosed in patients 50 years or older. Multiple risk factors including family history, young age of menarche and older age of menopause are frequently cited but less well known is the association with obesity which is responsible for up to 8% of all breast cancers. It is estimated that 1: in 4 cases of all breast cancer may be prevented with attention to known modifiable risk factors. Breastfeeding and earlier age of pregnancy are both protective factors.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women and remains the most diagnosed cancer in Australia with 57 new cases diagnosed each day, 1000 new cases per year and tragically 2000 deaths annually. Men are not excluded, for every 100 breast cancers one is diagnosed in a male. Genetic links for breast cancer such as the BRCA 1 and 2 genes receive significant attention but account for only 5% of total cases,75% of patients have no family history and additionally 75% of breast cancers are diagnosed in patients 50 years or older. Multiple risk factors including family history, young age of menarche and older age of menopause are frequently cited but less well known is the association with obesity which is responsible for up to 8% of all breast cancers. It is estimated that 1: in 4 cases of all breast cancer may be prevented with attention to known modifiable risk factors. Breastfeeding and earlier age of pregnancy are both protective factors.
In this episode we are joined by breast cancer surgeon Corinne Ooi who reviews risk factors linked to breast cancer and discusses management strategies when a breast lump is detected. This is a fascinating conversation with a truly passionate surgeon.
Useful references include:
- Dr Corinne Ooi – Southern Breast Oncology - sboncology.com.au
- Breastcancerriskfactors.gov.au - www.canceraustralia.gov.au
To be a guest on the show or provide some feedback, I’d love to hear from you: manager@gihealth.com.au
Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.
Episode 75. Urinary Incontinence in Women with Dr Natharnia Young
Dr Natharnia Young is a leading urogynaecologist servicing South Eastern Melbourne’s suburbs and joins this conversation to discuss urinary incontinence in women, a condition associated with significant personal and social stigmatisation and affecting up to 1:2 women over the age of 70.
Dr Natharnia Young is a leading urogynaecologist servicing South Eastern Melbourne’s suburbs and joins this conversation to discuss urinary incontinence in women, a condition associated with significant personal and social stigmatisation and affecting up to 1:2 women over the age of 70.
Rates of presentation by woman seeking management for stress incontinence and urge incontinence are low, perhaps on account of feelings of embarrassment and shame however there are many effective management strategies that Natharnia discusses in this very informative podcast episode. Please enjoy the conversation.
Useful references include:
Dr Natharnia Young – Australian Pelvic Floor Institute. enquiries@afpsinstitute.com Urinary Incontinence – symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic – www.mayoclinic.org Urinary Incontinence – Office on women’s health – www.womenshealth.gov Urinary Incontinence in Women – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
To be a guest on the show or provide some feedback, I’d love to hear from you: manager@gihealth.com.au
Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.
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