Research in ovarian cancer prevention is evolving fast. Join leading experts as they discuss the growing interest in “removing the tubes first” (opportunistic salpingectomy) as a strategy to reduce risk. Dr. Gillian Hanley will share results from her research, and Dr. Janice Kwon will provide insights from international studies on salpingectomy with delayed oophorectomy for high-risk women.
Key topics will include:
- Latest findings on opportunistic salpingectomy
- Updates from TUBA-WISP-II and SOROCk trials
- Timing and considerations for different surgical approaches
Event details:
- Wednesday, November 19
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM PST
- Virtual session via Zoom
Learn more and register here.
Optional Focus Group: Help Inform BRCA Research in BC
Following the Educational Session, Sabrina Lloyd-Ellis will host a 30-45 minute focus group to share plans for an upcoming research study and invite feedback. The study aims to better understand what preventive options (like surgery, hormone replacement therapy, and other interventions) people in BC with BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants and variants of unknown significance use to manage their cancer risk.
Discussion topics will include: 1) Any suggestions for improvement, 2) Whether the research feels important or useful, 3) If anything seems missing.
Anyone with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant (PV) or variant of unknown significance (VUS) is eligible to participate, regardless of your age, or whether you have or have not already undergone any preventive interventions.
If you’re interested in participating, please contact Sabrina Lloyd-Ellis at lloydels@student.ubc.ca. Pre-registration is required, so please let us know if you are planning to attend the feedback session.
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