Were you diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26?

Were you diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26?

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are studying the sexual health of people who survived cancer in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood.

If you're interested in taking part, click below to get started.

Despite its impact on quality of life, research on sexual health after cancer is limited, and healthcare guidelines often focus mainly on fertility rather than broader aspects of sexual health.

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About the study

About the study

About the study

This project aims to better understand the sexual health challenges experienced by cancer survivors and identify factors that may contribute to these difficulties.

This project aims to better understand the sexual health challenges experienced by cancer survivors and identify factors that may contribute to these difficulties.

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • Are 18 or older

  • Were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26

  • Are currently free of cancer or in remission

  • Live in Australia or New Zealand

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • Are 18 or older

  • Were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26

  • Are currently free of cancer or in remission

  • Live in Australia or New Zealand

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • Are 18 or older

  • Were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26

  • Are currently free of cancer or in remission

  • Live in Australia or New Zealand

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • Are 18 or older

  • Were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 26

  • Are currently free of cancer or in remission

  • Live in Australia or New Zealand

What's involved

Taking part involves completing an anonymous online survey, which takes around 15-20 minutes. You can complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Compensation

Everyone who completes the survey will go into a draw to win one of the following gift vouchers:

  • 1 x AUD 250 gift voucher

  • 3 x AUD 100 gift vouchers

  • 10 x AUD 50 gift vouchers

What's involved

Taking part involves completing an anonymous online survey, which takes around 15-20 minutes. You can complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Compensation

Everyone who completes the survey will go into a draw to win one of the following gift vouchers:

  • 1 x AUD 250 gift voucher

  • 3 x AUD 100 gift vouchers

  • 10 x AUD 50 gift vouchers

What's involved

Taking part involves completing an anonymous online survey, which takes around 15-20 minutes. You can complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Compensation

Everyone who completes the survey will go into a draw to win one of the following gift vouchers:

  • 1 x AUD 250 gift voucher

  • 3 x AUD 100 gift vouchers

  • 10 x AUD 50 gift vouchers

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

Sexual health after cancer is under-researched. The SPARK study wants to change that — and your experiences matter.


If you're interested in taking part, click below to get started.

If you're interested in taking part, please click below to fill in a short expression of interest form, and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.

This study has been reviewed and approved by the SCHN Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Conducted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.