ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Higher reproductive concerns associated with fertility consultation: a cross-sectional study of young adult male cancer survivors.
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- Influencing factors of reproductive concerns in reproductive-aged male patients with cancer: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Fertility-Related Concerns in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review.Cancer medicine · 2025Pooled it
- The experiences of reproductive concerns in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Cancer medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Oncofertility information interventions in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Review
- Fertility preservation and mental health among cancer patients of reproductive age.Fertility and sterility · 2025Review
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- Fertility Information Perceptions and Needs of People with Cancer, Their Family Members, and Caregivers.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Childbirth after cancer among 42 896 male adolescents and young adults: a population-based study.Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2025Article
- Propolis mitigates busulfan-induced testicular dysfunction in rats: insights into redox stabilization, PCNA modulation, and caspase-3 inhibition.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Fertility-Related Concerns in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Canadian Cohort Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Article
- Self-disclosure, perceived social support, and reproductive concerns among young male cancer patients in China: A mediating model analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- Reproductive concerns among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A scoping review of current research situations.Cancer medicine · 2022Article
- Efficacy of a Web-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Young Adults With Fertility-Related Distress Following Cancer (Fex-Can): Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR cancer · 2022Article
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- Metacognitions associated with reproductive concerns: A cross-sectional study of young adult female cancer survivors in China.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study examined associations between fertility consultation (FC) and multiple dimensions of reproductive concerns among young adult (YA) male cancer survivors.
methodsOne hundred and seventy YA male cancer survivors (age 18 to 35) across the USA completed an online survey between 2016 and 2018. Participants reported demographics, receipt of FC, and reproductive concerns. Reproductive concerns were measured multidimensionally using the Reproductive Concerns after Cancer-Male scale. We used log binomial regression to examine associations between FC and high reproductive concerns across multiple domains.
resultsIn multivariate analyses adjusting for desire for children, FC was associated with higher likelihood of having at least one high reproductive concern (relative risk [RR] 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.7). Across subscales, FC was associated with greater likelihood of having high concerns about fertility potential (RR 1.7, 95% CI 1.0-3.0), achieving pregnancy (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.3-9.5), their (potential) child's health (RR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1-2.2), and disclosing infertility to a partner (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.8-4.1). In contrast, associations were not observed between FC and likelihood of high concerns about personal health (RR 1.4, 95% CI 0.5-3.8) or acceptance of infertility (RR 1.8, 95% CI 0.8-3.9).
conclusionsYA male cancer survivors who received FC were more likely to have high reproductive concerns than those who did not receive FC. Men who seek out FC after cancer diagnosis may need additional support for their reproductive concerns. Research is needed to identify strategies to alleviate these concerns among this population.
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