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ArticleInternational journal of clinical oncology2021

Otorhinolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding fertility preservation in young cancer patients treated with chemotherapy: an anonymous questionnaire survey.

Naoki Akisada, Nobuya Monden, Takehito Kishino, Jiro Aoi, Yuji Hayashi, Saori Takahashi, Masataka Nakamura, Hisashi Ishihara, Kazunori Nishizaki

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Naoki AkisadaDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan. n.4a2k2isd@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9629-6082
Nobuya MondenDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Takehito KishinoDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Jiro AoiDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Yuji HayashiDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Saori TakahashiDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Masataka NakamuraDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-Uemoto-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
Hisashi IshiharaDepartment of Otolaryngology, Japanese Red Cross Okayama Hospital, 2-1-1, Aoe, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama, 700-8607, Japan.
Kazunori NishizakiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1, Shikada-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
Shikoku Cancer Center · JPOkayama University · JPKagawa University · JPOkayama Red Cross General Hospital · JP

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Abstract

backgroundIt is well known that chemotherapy for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer can reduce fertility regardless of the regimen. A decline in fertility greatly affects the quality of life of cancer survivors in the AYA age group; however, few patients are thought to be receiving fertility preservation measures.

methodsA questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the current understanding and consideration of fertility among otorhinolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons who treat AYA patients with cancer, and to inform them of the guidelines for fertility preservation. A total of 275 otorhinolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons working at our hospital in Ehime, Japan, six neighboring universities, and their affiliated facilities were included in this study. The questionnaire was mailed and requested to be returned by fax. Twenty questions were asked about respondents' years of experience as physicians, specialties, experience in medical care and chemotherapy for AYA patients with cancer, and knowledge and experience in fertility reduction measures.

resultsAlthough 58.7% of the physicians were aware that cryopreservation of eggs and sperm prior to chemotherapy was recommended, only 7 out of 40 physicians (17.5%) had referred AYA patients with cancer to an appropriate medical facility (department) after obtaining informed consent for chemotherapy.

conclusionsAlthough fertility preservation has been discussed at professional conferences and seminars, consideration and actions in the field of otorhinolaryngology/head and neck surgery have not been sufficient. We hope that the results of this survey will help raise awareness of fertility preservation.

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Fertility PreservationNeoplasmsSurgeonsAdolescentHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansJapanMaleQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAdolescent and young adult generationFertility preservationGuidelinesHead and neck cancerJapanOtorhinolaryngology

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