Recruiting women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation

Hi all

I thought you might be interested to hear about a study that is currently recruiting women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation who are considering risk reducing surgery.

For women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, surgery to remove their fallopian tubes and ovaries can reduce their risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer.

However, women who have their fallopian tubes and ovaries removed can experience issues such as the onset of menopause, infertility and sexual wellbeing concerns.

Researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne are currently studying the impact that this type of surgery has on women.  Researchers will then use the outcomes of this study to help doctors provide evidence-based information to women who are considering the surgery, to help women make informed decisions.

Researchers are looking for women to participate in the study. To participate, you need to be located in Melbourne or Sydney, aged between 18-50, have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, and are considering (or have considered) surgery to remove your fallopian tubes and ovaries.

The researchers are also looking for women in the same age range who do not have a BRCA mutation.

If you know of someone who fits either criteria, please let them know about this opportunity.

 For more information, or to participate, please contact (03) 8345 3719 or email gynaecology.research@thewomens.org.au.

More information: www.thewomens.org.au/news/world-first-study-at-the-womens.

~ Annie