Publications by authors named "Eluned Hughes"
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- The guidelines are created by the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society to help healthcare professionals support women treated for gynaecological cancer, especially regarding menopausal symptoms that can affect life quality.* -
- Cancer treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy can impact hormonal function, and the guidelines discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) based on cancer type and when it should start post-treatment.* -
- The document also highlights the effectiveness and safety of vaginal estrogens for urogenital symptoms and reviews alternative treatments to HRT, including both medication and lifestyle approaches.*
The behavioural and psychological impact of genetic testing for lung cancer susceptibility was examined among smokers (N = 61) who were randomly allocated to a GSTM1 genetic testing group (with GSTM1-missing or GSTM1-present result) or no-test control group. The GSTM1-missing (higher risk) group reported greater motivation to quit smoking, and both genetic testing groups reported lower depression than the control group at one-week follow-up (p < .05 for all).
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