Holly R. Harris, MPH, ScDFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WA Identification of ovarian cancer risk factors among women with endometriosis Although we know endometriosis increases ovarian cancer risk, we do not know how to identify which individuals with endometriosis will develop ovarian cancer. Dr. Harris will run the first large-scale analysis of women with endometriosis to […]
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Lori Brotto, PhDThe University of British Columbia2022 Maxine & Julie Eisen Pilot Study Award eSense Cancer: Adapting an online intervention for sexual health concerns to ovarian cancer Sexual health concerns are common after treatment of ovarian cancer, yet effective and accessible treatments to manage those concerns are not available. Dr. Brotto’s team has developed an […]
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Melissa Thrall, MDUniversity of Washington A population based evaluation of the use and outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy The current standard of care for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer involves surgery with a maximal effort to remove all visible tumor followed by the administration of platinum based chemotherapy. However not all women with advanced […]
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Elizabeth Poole, PhDBrigham and Women’s Hospital2015 Skacel Family Scholar Medication use and ovarian cancer survival Although factors that contribute to ovarian cancer risk prior to diagnosis are currently being teased apart, factors which contribute to survival after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer have not yet been well studied. Dr. Poole’s project will develop the Nurses’ […]
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Melissa Merritt, PhDUniversity of Hawaii Cancer Center Obesity-related factors and ovarian cancer survival Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis, and there are currently no recommendations for lifestyle modifications that may influence survival after a diagnosis. Dr. Merritt will evaluate whether obesity-related factors, including Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, physical activity, and […]
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Susan J Ramus, PhDThe University of New South Wales Genetic susceptibility to non-high grade serous ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer consists of five distinct types of cancers that have different clinical characteristics, patient outcomes, and even begin in different nearby organs. They have different changes in the DNA of the tumor cells which affect the biology […]
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