Banking on the future: Establishing evidence for policy, protocols, and patient care relating to storage of reproductive material before treatment for cancer [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jane Fisher (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Catharyn Stern ,  Dr Debra Gook ,  Dr Karin Hammarberg ,  Dr Maggie Kirkman
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Brief description Cancer treatment can cause infertility. Patients may freeze sperm, eggs, embryos, or ovarian tissue before cancer treatment for later use in fertility treatment. There are no national guidelines specific to this procedure, no generally accepted policies for services, inadequate knowledge about its outcomes, and limited understanding of the needs and expectations of patients who undergo it. This research will address these knowledge gaps and thus contribute to the wellbeing of cancer patients and survivors.

Funding Amount $AUD 588,023.73

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant