ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
"Looking at future cancer survivors, give them a roadmap": addressing fertility and family-building topics in post-treatment cancer survivorship care.
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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
- A Community-Led Approach to Addressing Health Disparities Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2026Article
- Fertility preservation in women with cancer: shared decision-making and the essential role of nurses.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) · 2025Article
- Gravida and Birth Outcomes Prior to and after Diagnosis of Early Age-Onset Colorectal Cancer among Female Patients: Population-Based Epidemiologic Studies.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2025Article
- Perceived impact of a decision-aid and planning tool for family building after cancer for young adult female cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Exploring fertility preservation in AYA cancer survivors: Information needs and post-cancer challenges.PloS one · 2025Article
- Experiencing fertility preservation in adolescence - a qualitative interview study indicating gender disparities in AYAs diagnosed with cancer.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Cancer and Fertility: Exploring Uncertainty Management Strategies of Young Adult Female Survivors.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2024Article
- Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Korean version of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale (RCAC).BMC nursing · 2024Article
- Perceptions of Infertility and Reproductive Concerns in Adolescent and Young Adult Female Cancer Survivors.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2024Article
- Preliminary testing of "roadmap to parenthood" decision aid and planning tool for family building after cancer: Results of a single-arm pilot study.Psycho-oncology · 2024Article
- Supportive care needs of adolescents and young adults 5 years after cancer: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
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- Greater fertility distress and avoidance relate to poorer decision making about family building after cancer among adolescent and young adult female survivors.Psycho-oncology · 2023Article
- Shared Decision-Making About Future Fertility in Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Perspectives of Parents in Uganda.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2023Article
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- Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the oncofertility barriers scales among nurses: A methodological study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
- The Impact of Cancer-Related Financial Toxicity on Reproductive Concerns and Family-Building Decision-Making in Post-Treatment Survivorship.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2023Article
- Development of a Web-Based Decision Aid and Planning Tool for Family Building After Cancer (Roadmap to Parenthood): Usability Testing.JMIR cancer · 2022Article
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purposeFertility is an important issue among adolescent and young adult female (AYA-F) cancer survivors. This study examined AYA-F survivors' unmet needs and recommendations for care to address fertility/family-building in post-treatment survivorship.
methodsSemi-structured interviews (45-60 min) explored themes related to fertility and family-building after cancer. Coding categories were derived based on grounded theory methods. Themes were identified through an iterative process of coding and review.
resultsParticipants (N = 25) averaged 29 years old (SD = 6.2; range, 15-39) were primarily White and well educated, and averaged 5.81 years post-treatment (SD = 5.43); 32% had undergone fertility preservation (pre- or post-cancer). Six recommendations for improving care were identified: addressing patient-provider communication, need to provide informational, emotional, and peer support, financial information, and decision-making support. AYA-Fs believed the best way to learn about resources was through online platforms or doctor-initiated discussions. Telehealth options and digital resources were generally considered acceptable. Face-to-face interactions were preferred for in-depth information, when AYA-Fs anticipated having immediate questions or distressing emotions, and with concerns about Internet security. Thus, a combined approach was preferred such that information (via web-based communication) should be provided first, with follow-up in-person visits and referrals when needed.
conclusionInformational and support services are needed to better educate patients about gonadotoxic effects and options to have children after cancer treatment is completed. Future work should evaluate how to best support oncology providers in meeting the needs of survivors concerned about fertility and family-building including referral to clinical specialties and supportive resources.
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