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Protecting fertility, healthy pregnancy and long-term endocrine function for cancer survivors after immunotherapy

Description: Existing cancer therapies can cause infertility and early menopause. Now, patients are receiving immunotherapies, before reproductive side-effects have been tested. Our team address this crucial knowledge gap, showing immunotherapies can cause ovarian damage, which could impact fertility and hormone production important for overall health. In the next 4 years, we will define effects on hormones and pregnancy, establish how these treatments cause damage, and test new protective strategies.

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Amount: A$1,414,000

Funding type: research

Funder scheme: Ideas Grants - 2024 Ideas Grants

Investigator: Amy Winship

Institution: Monash University

Topic: Cancer Risks and Factors

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Funded outputs count: 3

Funder award ID: 2036837