Investigation into oral cancer in non-drinking and non-smoking females [ 2012 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Simone Belobrov (Principal investigator)

Brief description There has been an increase incidence of oral cancer in female non-drinkers, non-smokers. The five year survival following diagnosis can be as low as 15-50% as most cancers are advanced at the time of discovery.Precancerous and cancerous oral lesions may mimic any number of benign oral lesions, and as such may be left without investigation and treatment until well advanced. Further investigations into the cause of oral cancer other than smoking and alcohol will aid in management.

Funding Amount $109,358.00

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship