Impact of risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on non-cancer outcomes in young high-risk women: A multicentre prospective studyin young high-risk women: A multicentre prospective study [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Martha Hickey (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Gillian Mitchell ,  Dr Mary-Ann Davey ,  Prof Bettina Meiser ,  Prof John Wark

Brief description Growing numbers of Australian women are being identified at increased inherited risk of ovarian cancer. Removing the ovaries and Fallopian tubes (BSO) is currently the only effective prevention and is recommended by the age of 40. This surgery may have profound effects on sexual, physical and emotional health. Our study will be the first to prospectively measure the impact of BSO on these outcomes. Our findings will provide new information to assist decision making and develop evidence-based follow-up protocols.

Funding Amount $AUD 498,324.36

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant