Open AccessAttitudes and practices about fertility preservation discussions among young adults with cancer treated at a comprehensive cancer center: patient and oncologist perspectives
Author(s) -
John M. Salsman,
Betina R. Yanez,
Mallory A. Snyder,
Alexis R. Avina,
Marla L. Clayman,
Kristin Smith,
Khouri Purnell,
David Victorson
Publication year - 2021
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/s00520-021-06158-0
Subject(s) - fertility preservation , medicine , fertility , family medicine , infertility , psychological intervention , nursing research , reproductive medicine , gynecology , cancer , oncofertility , qualitative research , cancer survivor , nursing , pregnancy , population , social science , environmental health , sociology , biology , genetics
Young adults (YAs, ages 18-39) diagnosed with cancer face multiple challenges that affect their health-related quality of life, including the potential for cancer-related infertility. Providing information about the risk of infertility and options to maintain fertility is critical for YAs who are newly diagnosed. However, barriers to effective communication exist for oncologists and their patients. The purpose of this study was to interview medical oncologists and YAs from the same cancer center to examine attitudes and practices about fertility preservation.