Category: Hysterectomy

Health literacy – clearer cancer communication for better Health

Health literacy is the ability to get, understand and use healthcare information.

The Irish Cancer Society want to empower people with confidence and skills to cope better with their cancer and avoid unnecessary physical and emotional difficulties. 

Clear, efficient communication is vital to help patients to understand and make decisions about their treatment and to manage side-effects. Using established health-literacy friendly techniques can make interactions more effective, saving time and avoiding unnecessary follow-up and service use.

https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-information/health-literacy-clearer-cancer-communication-for-better-health#empowerment



Irish Network of Gynaecological Oncology(INGO)

Congratulations to INGO who was selected as the winner of the Patient Project of the Year Award at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2024 for it’s commitment to raising awareness of gynaecological cancer.

INGO comprises over 30 of Ireland’s foremost gynaecological cancer campaigners, researchers and patient advocates(including Lynch Syndrome Ireland).

Check out http://www.thisisGO.ie an online personalised resource for you and yours who have been impacted by a gynaecological cancer.

Understanding Molecular Classifications of Gynecologic Cancers

Endometrial Cancer

Similar to ovarian cancer, there can be genetic causes at the root of an endometrial cancer diagnosis. It is most commonly a condition called Lynch syndrome, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(USA), is a hereditary condition that predisposes people to colon, endometrial and other cancers.

Lynch syndrome-related cancer may have DNA mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) and microsatellite instability (MSI or MSI-H). dMMR occurs when DNA strands cannot be properly replicated, leading to mutations. These mutations result in MSI-H cancers.

https://www.curetoday.com/view/understanding-molecular-classifications-of-gynecologic-cancers