ArticleJournal of adolescent and young adult oncology2018
Fertility-Related Perceptions and Impact on Romantic Relationships Among Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.
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- Psychosocial experiences regarding potential fertility loss and pregnancy failure after treatment in cancer survivors of reproductive age to identify psychosocial care needs: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Fertility discussions and concerns in childhood cancer survivors, a systematic review for updated practice.Cancer medicine · 2023Pooled it
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- Unmet Reproductive Health Care Information Needs of Female Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Oncology Providers' Perspectives.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2025Article
- Contraceptive methods and fertility testing in young adult survivors of childhood cancer.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2023Article
- Prioritizing Solutions and Improving Resources among Young Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Results of an Online Survey.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
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- Identification of Psychological Profiles of Cancer Patients Undergoing Fertility Preservation Counseling.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Interest in fertility status assessment among young adult survivors of childhood cancer.Cancer medicine · 2023Article
- Fertility-related worry among emerging adult cancer survivors.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2022Article
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- Sexual Dysfunction of Patients with Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma: A Qualitative Review of a Neglected Concern.Cancers · 2022Review
- Adapting a Theory-Informed Intervention to Help Young Adult Couples Cope With Reproductive and Sexual Concerns After Cancer.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Facing the unknown: uncertain fertility in young adult survivors of childhood cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Article
- Factors Associated With a High Motivation to Undergo Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Pediatric oncofertility: an update.Translational andrology and urology · 2020Review
- Fertility-related services in pediatric oncology across the cancer continuum: a clinic overview.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
- 2019 Pediatric Initiative Network: Progress, Proceedings, and Plans.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeTo present an overview of fertility-related perceptions and describe the perceived negative/positive impact of (potential) infertility on romantic relationships among childhood cancer survivors.
methodsMale and female long-term childhood cancer survivors (N = 92) aged 22-43 and 7-37 years postdiagnosis, completed an online survey about fertility-related perceptions (i.e., knowledge, beliefs, uncertainty, concern, and attitudes toward testing) and romantic relationships. Potential differences based on sociodemographic/cancer-specific factors were tested.
resultsMost survivors (82.4%, n = 75) knew about infertility risk due to childhood cancer treatment. Seventy percent (n = 65) reported being told they were personally at risk, but less than one-third believed it (29.2%, n = 19/65). Half of survivors (48.9%, n = 45) never underwent fertility testing and were unaware of their fertility status. Fertility-related uncertainty and concerns were more common among survivors without children and those who desired (additional) children (d's > 0.5). Among survivors without biological children (n = 52), partnered survivors felt more uncertain about their fertility than singles (d = 0.8). Ten survivors (10.9%) reported a negative impact of infertility on romantic relationships, 6 (6.5%) reported a positive impact, and 7 (7.6%) reported both (e.g., pressure on relationship, fights, break-ups, being closer, and open partner communication).
conclusionsFertility-related perceptions varied among survivors, but the majority never underwent fertility testing. Uncertainty or concerns differed by current circumstances (e.g., wanting children and relationship status). Providers should routinely discuss potential infertility and offer testing throughout survivorship. A negative impact on romantic relationships may seem small, but should be considered for survivors who desire children and may discover they are infertile in the future.
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