Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D.
1979, University of California, Los Angeles
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Behavioral Science
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Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D. 1979, University of California, Los Angeles UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Research Interests: Reproductive health after cancer treatment, including sexuality, fertility, and impact of these issues on quality of life. Psychosocial aspects of inherited cancer syndromes, particularly influence of awareness of genetic risk on couple's reproductive choices (using prenatal diagnostic testing, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or assisted reproductive technologies).
My research is focused on developing better assessment tools
and interventions to improve reproductive health and health knowledge after
cancer, particularly in the use of innovative techniques to overcome barriers
to mental health care such as lack of insurance coverage, stigmatization, and
lack of trained healthcare providers. Our current grant portfolio includes a
randomized trial comparing face-to-face sexual counseling for couples after
prostate cancer with a web-based version of the program; a national study of
the effectiveness of peer counseling in improving the knowledge and symptoms
of African-American breast cancer survivors in the areas of menopause symptoms,
sexual problems, infertility, and concern about genetic issues; development
and evaluation of a CD-ROM-based educational program for physicians and patients
on banking sperm before cancer treatment; and a conference grant to hold a 3-day
meeting in March, 2004 on Parenthood after Cancer.
A tutorial with my research group might involve designing a pilot study or collecting
pilot data to prepare a proposal for a more extensive project in one of the
areas above.
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Schover LR, Brey K, Lichtin A, Lipshultz LI, Jeha S. Knowledge and Experiences regarding Cancer, Infertility, and Sperm Banking in Younger Male Survivors. Journal of Clinical Oncology 20:1880-1889, 2002.
Schover LR, Brey K, Lichtin A, Lipshultz LI, Jeha S. Oncologists’ Attitudes and Practices regarding Banking Sperm before Cancer Treatment. Journal of Clinical Oncology 20:1890-1897, 2002.
Schover LR, Fouladi RT, Warneke CL, Neese L, Klein EA, Zippe C, Kupelian PA. Defining sexual outcomes after treatment for localized prostate cancer. Cancer 95:1773-1785, 2002.
Schover LR, Fouladi RT, Warneke CL, Neese L, Klein EA, Zippe C,
Kupelian PA. Utilization of Medical Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction in Prostate
Cancer Survivors. Cancer 95:2397-2407, 2002.