1+1=A healthy start to lifeA randomised controlled trial of a nurse-led education intervention on body image and sexuality for women with breast cancer

This collaborative study, which is being conducted within two sites in NSW and WA, will evaluate a nurse-led assessment and information giving intervention to improve sexuality and body image outcomes for women with early stage breast cancer.

Overall, this study will contribute to improving support for women who have breast cancer and the development of an intervention that can be potentially delivered across a range of clinical settings.

Research team:

Professor Kate White, Professor Phyllis Butow (School of Psychology), Professor Christobel Saunders (UWA), Professor Patsy Yates (QUT)

Funded by:

National Breast Cancer Foundation and The Cancer Council WA

Faculty contact:

Professor Kate White

+61 2 9351 0575


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