ArticleJournal of oncology navigation & survivorship2021
Addressing Barriers to Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: The Role of Oncofertility Patient Navigation.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating fertility preservation interventions for alignment with ASCO Guidelines for reproductive aged women undergoing cancer treatment: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
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- Advancing palliative medicine training in adolescent and young adult care: a needs assessment study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Engendering Reproductive Health Within Oncologic Survivorship Trial, ECOG-ACRIN E1Q11.JCO oncology practice · 2026Article
- From Preservation to Creation: The Expanding Frontier of Fertility Preservation - Proceedings of the 2Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a nursing practice scale for supporting fertility preservation decision-making in women with cancer.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Reproductive health considerations for IDH-mutant glioma patients considering IDH inhibitor therapy: A retrospective cohort study.Neuro-oncology practice · 2025Article
- Barriers to and Facilitators of Shared Decision-Making Implementation in Fertility Preservation for Patients With Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing · 2025Article
- A single-institution study evaluating the fertility of young adults with malignancy treated with immunotherapy.The oncologist · 2025Article
- Disparities in referrals to fertility preservation services for a pediatric and adolescent population.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2025Article
- Perspectives on fertility preservation among women living with breast cancer in Ghana.BMC women's health · 2025Article
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- Prostate Cancer Treatments and Their Effects on Male Fertility: Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
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- Artificial Reproductive Technology Use and Family-Building Experiences of Female Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Are guidelines guiding? A mixed methods study examining the integration of ASCO fertility discussion guidelines in practice among oncologists and adolescents and young adults at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Fertility counseling in early-onset colorectal cancer and the impact of patient characteristics.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Study of persistence and adherence to ADT in prostate cancer: relugolix, degarelix, and GnRH agonists in the US.Future oncology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Shared Decision-Making on Fertility Preservation in Reproductive-Aged Women with Gynecological Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Patients' and Health Care Professionals' Perspectives.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundInfertility is a common late effect for cancer survivors. Whereas assisted reproductive technology has made it possible for survivors to take steps to preserve fertility before starting treatment, only a minority of patients proceed with preservation. Patient-, provider-, health system-, and societal-level barriers to fertility preservation (FP) exist. Oncofertility patient navigation is a valuable resource for addressing FP barriers.
objectivesTo highlight the critical role of oncofertility patient navigation in addressing barriers to FP within an academic oncofertility program.
methodsThe role of the oncofertility patient navigator in reducing FP barriers, promoting informed decision-making, and ensuring program sustainability is described. Program metrics illustrating the impact of oncofertility patient navigation on referrals for FP counseling and access to FP in the last year also are provided. DISCUSSION: The oncofertility program at our academic adult and pediatric medical centers aims to facilitate rapid referral to fertility counseling and preservation services for postpubertal cancer patients. The patient navigator is integral to the success of the program. The navigator ensures that patients are: (1) well-informed about the potential impact of cancer on fertility and FP options, (2) aware of available resources (eg, financial) for pursuing FP, (3) able to access FP services if desired, and (4) well supported in making an informed FP decision. The inclusion of the patient navigator has led to an almost 2-fold increase in referrals for FP counseling in the past year over the historic annual average.
conclusionsOur institution's oncofertility program, with patient navigation at the core, provides a potential model for increasing patient access to oncofertility care and promoting program sustainability. Oncofertility patient navigation is a valuable resource for providing patients and families with education and support regarding FP decision-making, as well as addressing the multilevel barriers to FP.
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