None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Breast cancer is a common cancer diagnosed among females in Australia. Studies have demonstrated there may be an increased risk of radiation exposure in certain occupations. The primary aim of this research is to determine if breast cancer prevalence differs among female orthopaedic surgeons from that of the general population in Australia. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are a female who is a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Study details All participants in this study will be invited to complete one 30-minute survey where they will complete questions regarding their occupational history and medical history. It is hoped that this study will help determine what the prevalence of breast cancer is within Australian female orthopaedic surgeons.
Interventions
Female Fellows of the Australian Orthopaedic Association will be asked to complete a single 30 minute survey sent via email to collect information regarding age, race/ethnicity, subspecialty, years in practice, type of practice, as well as current use of fluoroscopy, x-rays, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and lead protection. Additional information related to smoking history, menstrual and reproductive history, use of hormones, mammography and history of cancer will also be collected. The informa
Female Fellows of the Australian Orthopaedic Association will be asked to complete a single 30 minute survey sent via email to collect information regarding age, race/ethnicity, subspecialty, years in practice, type of practice, as well as current use of fluoroscopy, x-rays, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and lead protection. Additional information related to smoking history, menstrual and reproductive history, use of hormones, mammography and history of cancer will also be collected. The information collected will help to determine the occupational risk factors for breast cancer along with other confounding factors.
Sponsors
Bond University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
All those who identify as female Fellows of the Australian Orthopaedic Association will be eligible for inclusion in this study
Exclusion criteria
Those doctors who are currently enrolled in training or pre-training and are not yet classified as Fellows will be excluded.
Outcome results
None listed