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ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2023

An Educational Need Regarding Treatment-Related Infertility and Fertility Preservation: a National Survey Among Members of the Dutch Society for Medical Oncologists.

E M Krouwel, E M L Birkhoff, M P J Nicolai, S Osanto, H Putter, R C M Pelger, H W Elzevier

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Article in Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Cancer Treatment-Related Ovarian Dysfunction in Women of Childbearing Potential: Management and Fertility Preservation Options.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2023
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  2. Sexual and fertility-related adverse effects of medicinal treatment for cancer; a national evaluation among medical oncologists.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

E M KrouwelDepartment of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands. e.m.krouwel@lumc.nl.
E M L BirkhoffDepartment of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
M P J NicolaiDepartment of Urology, Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
S OsantoDepartment of Oncology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
H PutterDepartment of Medical Statistics, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
R C M PelgerDepartment of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
H W ElzevierDepartment of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Leiden University Medical Center · NLLeiden University · NLThe Netherlands Cancer Institute · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer diagnosis and treatment may influence reproductive planning and impact fertility in patients of reproductive age. Although guidelines have been established in the past decade, education, practice, and attitudes of medical oncologists regarding fertility preservation remain undecided. A nationwide survey was performed among members of the Dutch Society for Medical Oncology. Demographics, practice, knowledge, and barriers were measured regarding information provision of fertility preservation towards cancer patients of childbearing age. From 392 members, 120 oncologists completed the questionnaire (30.6%). Majority of oncologists was convinced it is their responsibility to discuss impact of cancer treatment to fertility (93.2%), yet 68.3% discussed the subject often or always (n = 82). Oncologists employed in district general hospitals were less likely to discuss fertility (p = 0.033). On average, 44.6% of reproductive men and 28.9% of reproductive women is referred to fertility specialists. Half of the respondents declared to possess sufficient knowledge regarding fertility preservation (n = 57, 47.5%). Poor prognosis (53%), unlikely survival (43.1%), and high chances on fertility recovery (28.7%) were identified as barriers to discussing fertility preservation. Among oncologists, impact of cancer treatment on fertility is a well-accepted responsibility to counsel. Despite, self-reported knowledge regarding fertility preservation is strongly varying. In practice, fertility is discussed to some extent, influenced by several barriers and depending on prognosis and type of hospital. Patients benefit from knowledge improvement among oncology care providers concerning fertility effects of cancer treatment. Education during medical school, residency, and among practicing oncologists may raise awareness, together with enhancement of referral possibilities.

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Fertility PreservationInfertilityNeoplasmsOncologistsFemaleHumansMalePractice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and QuestionnairesCancerCryopreservationFertilityFertility preservationOncologistQuality of life

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PMCPMC9852179
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