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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

Launching BEACON: a new research program to understand the role of contraceptive choice and ovarian cancer risk

from GOSH Podcast · host Gynecologic Cancer Initiative

How does contraceptive choice influence ovarian cancer risk?On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we discuss BEACON, a five-year CIHR-funded research program examining the biologic and population-level links between contraception and ovarian cancer prevention. We are joined by Dr. David Huntsman, Dr. Gillian Hanley, and Dr. Laura Schummers, stepping in for Aim 3 Lead Dr. Wendy Norman, to explore how this interdisciplinary team is integrating molecular pathology, epidemiology, and health policy to better understand how contraceptive decisions may shape ovarian cancer risk.Listen now at the link in our bio!For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at [email protected]  Where to learn more about us:  Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiativeTikTok – @gci_gosh

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How does contraceptive choice influence ovarian cancer risk? On this episode of the GOSH Podcast, we discuss BEACON, a five-year CIHR-funded research program examining the biologic and population-level links between contraception and ovarian cancer prevention. We are joined by Dr. David Huntsman, Dr. Gillian Hanley, and Dr. Laura Schummers, stepping in for Aim 3 Lead Dr. Wendy Norman, to explore how this interdisciplinary team is integrating molecular pathology, epidemiology, and health polic...

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