Open AccessExploring patient and provider perspectives on the intersection between fertility, genetics, and family building
Author(s) -
Paige Lake,
Monica L. Kasting,
Marleah Dean,
Lindsay Fuzzell,
Janella Hudson,
Rodrigo Carvajal,
Damon R. Reed,
Gwendolyn P. Quinn,
Susan T. Vadaparampil
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
supportive care in cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.133
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1433-7339
pISSN - 0941-4355
DOI - 10.1007/s00520-020-05315-1
Subject(s) - medicine , fertility preservation , psychosocial , fertility , family medicine , nursing research , genetic counseling , conversation , comprehension , qualitative research , health literacy , patient education , health care , nursing , psychiatry , population , psychology , environmental health , biology , genetics , linguistics , philosophy , social science , communication , sociology , economics , economic growth
Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients have distinct medical and psychosocial needs and fertility is a key concern. Early age of onset is a risk factor for hereditary cancer and AYAs are more likely to experience reduced fertility. This has implications for future family building decisions and fertility preservation (FP) and genetic testing/counseling (GT/GC) education.