Cervical cancer awareness week: 25 to 30 January 2016
For more up to date information on cervical cancer awareness week 2016, click here (https://www.facebook.com/BrinkmannGynaecology)... Continue reading
Cancer is rarely just bad luck
Cancer is rarely just bad luck The overwhelming majority of common cancers are caused by the way people live and not by random malfunctions of the body, new research suggests. Cancers arise w.. Continue reading
Cervical cancer awareness week: 25 to 30 January 2015
It's cervical cancer awareness week, so here is some information from the experts to simply everything you need to know, from risk factors to prevention. Click here (http://www.huffingtonpost... Continue reading
The bizarre story of Eva Peron's cancer treatment and what we've learned
Eva Peron was a tragic young victim of cervical cancer, dying despite surgery, radiation and chemotherapy at age 33. Her illness and treatment were initally shrouded in silence but recent research.. Continue reading
News digest: HRT & ovarian cancer, freezing ovaries and more
This has been a busy week of news in women's health. Here is a curated look at what is new: A UK study found that hormone replacement therapy might be safe for women who’ve already.. Continue reading
Reduce your risk of gynaecological cancers
Have the HPV vaccine, which protects again the virus that can cause cervical, vaginal and vulval cancers. It does not protect again all types of HPV (human papilloma virus) so it is still importan.. Continue reading
Scientists pinpoint genes that bring on menopause
British scientists have identified more than 40 regions of the human genome that are involved in governing the age at which a woman goes in to menopause. The study found that two thirds of the.. Continue reading
Why women choose Brinkmann Gynaecology
For over a decade, people from all walks of life have found answers at Brinkmann Gynaecology. Here are some reasons women have chosen us for their medical care: Experience and reach .. Continue reading
Gynaecological cancers: fast facts
The five gynaecological cancers start in the female reproductive system - ovary, cervix, womb, vulva and vagina. - Most are found in women over 50, apart from cervical cancer which is most .. Continue reading
Your body is telling you something, but how do you know if it's cancer?
Cervical cancer screening, or the “smear test”, aims to pick up and treat abnormal cells in the cervix before they become cancer. But for most gynaecological cancers there isn’t .. Continue reading
A patient says thanks but gratitude works both ways
As a doctor I know it is an undeniable privilege to make a real difference to someone’s quality of life. I am also very aware that providing good patient care is often about sweating the sm.. Continue reading
New NICE GP guidelines have huge ambition and potential
Dr Richard Roope, a practising GP and clinical lead for cancer at Cancer Research UK and the Royal College of General Practice, shares his thoughts on the new National Institute of Health and Care.. Continue reading
News digest: obesity, ovarian drug disappointment & more
Women who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs seem to have a lower risk of dying from cancer, according to results from another large study. But it didn’t prove that the drugs were truly behi.. Continue reading
Angelina Jolie has ovaries removed after cancer scare
Actress Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure against cancer. Writing in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/24/opinion/angeli.. Continue reading
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Facts facts about ovarian cancer 12 women in the UK die of ovarian cancer every day A UK woman has a 2% chance of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her lifetime 5 year survival rate is.. Continue reading
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month
125 women a week in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Lack of awareness Symptom awareness is worryingly low and misdiagnosis is common. A typical family doctor will .. Continue reading
Why are cancer rates increasing?
Cancer Research UK (http://www.cancerresearchuk.org)’s new figures today (http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/cancer-news/press-release/2015-02-04-1-in-2-people-in-the-uk-will-get-cance.. Continue reading
"It seemed like I never had surgery": Cancer Campaign Ambassador
It is always wonderful to hear about positive outcomes. Read Rosa's story here (http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2015/02/02/it-seemed-like-the-surgery-had-never-happened-rosas-story/?utm_s.. Continue reading
At Home: Ask the Doctor with Christian Jessen
We are proud to be featured in the latest At Home magazine "Ask the Doctor" with medical TV personality Dr Christian Jessen. More and more evidence is being released about the importance of .. Continue reading
News digest: dismissing symptoms, Smear for Smear and more
Cancer Research UK researchers found that people who dismiss symptoms as trivial, or worry about wasting the doctor’s time, may decide against going to their GP with red-flag cancer warning symp.. Continue reading
News digest: diets & obesity, the immune system and more...
In another big week for research on the immune system and cancer, the journal Nature published five separate papers on the subject. This caught the eye of the BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-302.. Continue reading
"The UK woke up late to the problem of cancer": Prof Sir Mike Richards
"The UK woke up late to the problem of cancer" said England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals, and former National Cancer Director, Professor Sir Mike Richard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki.. Continue reading
Cancer strategy taskforce, diagnosis delays, outcomes & survivorship
NHS England announced a new Cancer Strategy Taskforce, independently chaired by our chief executive Harpal Kumar. The group will plot how the country can best tackle the challenges that cancer will br.. Continue reading
News digest: surgery in older people, BRCA genes & more
New data we published shows that older people are less likely to have cancer surgery compared to younger people. The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/11273370/Age-bias-means-eld.. Continue reading
News digest: the impact of lifestyle choices on cancer
More than half a million cases of cancer could have been prevented in the last five years if people had healthier lifestyles. Our new statistics received (http://www.theguardian.com/society.. Continue reading
Cancer patients failed by latest breach of ‘62 day wait’ target
Experts say that cancer patients are being failed as new figures show waiting time targets for treatment have been missed for the third consecutive quarter. The figures show that between J.. Continue reading
What next for the Cancer Drug Fund?
Written by Zoe Molyneux: senior policy advisor at Cancer Research UK (http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2014/11/13/what-next-for-the-cancer-drugs-fund/) in her blog. All credit for this art.. Continue reading
Collaboration with TV favourite Dr Jessen in "Ask the Doctor"
We teamed up with TV favourite Dr Christian Jessen in his latest issue of Ask The Doctor (http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/AtHome/drchristianjessen/index.php#/172) to cover the health issues that aff.. Continue reading
New test 'helps identify new ovarian cancer treatment'
A new test can help doctors identify ovarian cancer more accurately and cut down on instances or unnecessary surgery, claim scientists. It is designed to help diagnose different types and stag.. Continue reading
Targeted treatment could halt womb cancer growth
A drug which targets a key gene fault could halt an aggressive womb cancer (http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/womb-cancer/) and shrink tumours, according to research* publish.. Continue reading
Young women delaying getting checked for cervical cancer
Young women with symptoms of cervical cancer often delay getting checked for several months, risking the disease spreading by the time it is treated, research shows. Women under 25 can ignore .. Continue reading
Almost half of cancer patients are diagnosed too late
Almost half of people who get cancer (http://www.theguardian.com/society/cancer) are diagnosed late, which makes treatment less likely to succeed and reduces their chances of survival, Cancer Rese.. Continue reading
Improving cancer survival rates: early diagnosis is key
Newly published data on cancer patients in England show improved survival rates for all major types of the disease. The study was conducted by Public Health England into 152,821 patien.. Continue reading
Life changing robotic surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Robotic surgery is an upgraded form of minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and is associated with major patient benefits. Robotic surgery for gynaecology Mr Brinkmann is the clinical lea.. Continue reading
NHS cancer services are "close to collapse"
Cancer services in the NHS need urgent investment to prevent them from collapse under the weight of growing demand and budget cuts, a leading charity has warned. A report commissioned by Cancer.. Continue reading
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
This month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. There is a dangerous lack of knowledge amongst UK women about the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancers, and their reluctance to tal.. Continue reading
"Ask the Doctor" magazine: Breaking the taboo of intimate issues
Mr Brinkmann is pleased to collaborate with Dr Christian Jessen in the latest edition "Ask the Doctor" July 2014. Like the charismatic presenter of BAFTA awarding winning programmes such as "E.. Continue reading
Cervical screening awareness week with Jo's Trust
Cervical screening is very important as it can stop cervical cancer from developing in the first place. Cervical cancer (http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/cervical-cancer/) is one.. Continue reading
Ages and stages of women's health
We can improve our total wellbeing with a balanced diet, regular exercise and avoiding smoking. But different concerns arise at different times and it pays to be aware of symptoms and when to seek hel.. Continue reading
Gynaecology cancer - fast facts
The five gynaecological cancers start in the female reproductive system – ovarian, cervical, womb, vulva and vagina. Most are found in women over 50, apart from cervical cancer which is.. Continue reading
Surgery choices
When surgery has been recommended there are essentially three options available to you: Open surgery Laparoscopy Robotic surgery Open surgery The majority of gynaecological operations on.. Continue reading
Why women choose Brinkmann Gynaecology
For over a decade, people from all walks of life have found answers at Brinkmann Gynaecology. Here are some reasons women have chosen us for their medical care: Experience and reach We hav.. Continue reading
Robotic surgery for gynaecology at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Robotic surgery is an upgraded form of minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and is associated with major patient benefits. Robotic surgery for gynaecology Mr Brinkmann is the clinical lea.. Continue reading
We are passed the "tipping point" in the war on cancer
Half of patients diagnosed with cancer today will effectively be “cured” according to the authors of new research, which shows survival rates in England and Wales have doubled since th.. Continue reading
World Ovarian Cancer Day - 8th May 2014
Ovarian cancer affects nearly a quarter of a million women around the world each year. In the UK, 7,000 women are diagnosed annually and 4,300 lose their lives to this disease each year. UK has.. Continue reading
Cervical cancer prevention week
A free test that can quickly and easily detect if a woman is susceptible to developing cervical cancer. Sound too good to be true? A routine smear test can do just that, yet hundreds of women.. Continue reading
Britain lags behind Europe on cancer survival rates
The Daily Telegraph front page article today states that, for overall cancer mortality Britain rates eighth from the bottom in a league table of 35 countries – on a par with Poland, Estonia .. Continue reading
A first for Portsmouth: robotic surgery
In May 2013, world-class surgeons used a state-of-the-art robot to perform the first operation in Portsmouth using the most sophisticated robotic surgical technology available at this time. .. Continue reading
Robotic Approach Broadens Options for Gynaecological Surgery
When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynaecological conditions. Traditional open su.. Continue reading
Angelina Jolie, inherited cancer and the BRCA1 gene
Much has been made of the news of US actress Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a voluntary double mastectomy to reduce her chances of breast cancer. She made this difficult decisio.. Continue reading
Endometriosis Awareness Week
4th March is Endometriosis awareness week so we want to share some information about an illness that affects 1½ million women in Britain. Mistakenly stigmatised as merely "painful peri.. Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2013
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month so we want to share some information about a disease that 125 women are diagnosed with each week in the UK. .. Continue reading
Preventative action against cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is not a common cancer but because the majority occur in young women, the impact on families can be devastating. The good news is that cervical cancer is largely preventable by.. Continue reading
Preventing gynaecological cancer
Gynaecological cancers are the fourth most common type of cancer in women affecting 18,000 women each year in the UK. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent these types of cancers, there are.. Continue reading
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
In the UK 18,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year and of these 7,700 women will die. That’s over 50 women receiving devastating news every day and 21 families torn apa.. Continue reading
MPs want change to smear test age limit for young women
Over the past week the government has been facing claims that it is risking the lives of women under 25 in England by not giving them cervical smear tests. Women in Scotland and Wales are currently in.. Continue reading
Cancer Prevention Week
Prevention Week promotes the message that up to one third of cancers are preventable through healthy life- style choices, including healthy eating, physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, .. Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in women in the UK. 6,800 new cases are diagnosed each year but the average GP may only see one case of ovarian cancer every 5 years.. Continue reading
Endometriosis Awareness
Endometriosis Awareness Week aims to increase knowledge of this common disease by educating teenagers and young women in particular about periods and “what is normal” in a menstrual cy.. Continue reading