Risk factors for psychiatric morbidities among ovarian cancer patients

Summary

Project ID: 2025-1278/2026 0970 438 000

Project title: Risk factors for psychiatric morbidities among ovarian cancer patients

Principal Investigator: Emily Lau/Jennifer Brooks

Description: Ovarian cancer (OC) is the deadliest gynecologic malignancy in Canada, with a five-year survival rate of only 45%. Globally, the 8th leading cause of cancer death worldwide and 5th in Canada, OC is rarely detected early. This is because 89% of patients with early-stage disease present only with non-specific symptoms, such as abdominal bloating, rendering the diagnosis of OC particularly challenging. This study aims to identify the key risk factors predictive of psychiatric morbidities among patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Study findings will guide clinical decisions on how best to alleviate psychological distress.

PIA approved: March 23, 2026

Project status: In progress