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Seok J, Park HS, Cetin E, Ghasroldasht MM, Liakath FB, Al-Hendy A. The potent paracrine effect of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells mediates mitochondrial quality control to restore chemotherapy-induced damage in ovarian granulosa cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116263. [PMID: 38350369 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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The basic principle of chemotherapy is to attack cells with fast growth, and cancer cells are targeted by anticancer drugs because they have a faster growth rate than normal cells. High doses of anticancer drugs may cause an irreversible decline in reproductive capacity, and novel approaches for fertility preservation and/or restoration after anticancer treatment are urgently needed. Here, we provide important insights into the recovery of human reproductive cells damaged by chemotherapy. We performed a detailed screening of the cytokines of various human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) to select superior MSCs. Also, we analyzed the Ovarian granulosa cell (OGC)-)-specific functions for restoring function, apoptosis, and mitochondrial functions to confirm the recovery mechanism in damaged OGCs. As a result, we demonstrated that conditioned media (CM) of Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) could restore the functions of damaged OGCs primarily through antiapoptotic and antioxidant effects. Furthermore, CM changed the phenotype of damaged OGCs to an energetic status by restoring mitochondrial function and enhanced the mitochondrial metabolic activity decreased by chemotherapy. Finally, we demonstrated that the restoration of mitochondrial function in damaged OGCs was mediated through mitochondrial autophagy (mitophagy). Our findings offer new insights into the potential of stem cell-based therapy for fertility preservation and/or restoration in female cancer patients.
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- Jin Seok
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, 5841 A. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, 5841 A. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hurley Medical Center, Michigan State University, 1 Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, 5841 A. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, 5841 A. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Bewtra C, Acharya N. Preservation of Fertility in Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e47910. [PMID: 38034134 PMCID: PMC10684029 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The survival rates for cancer patients have been steadily improving in recent years due to the improved efficacy of contemporary oncological care, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Modern technology makes it feasible to maintain fertility in cancer patients, and this practice needs to be included in oncological care. In many instances, it is impossible to avoid the harm that cancer treatments can cause to a patient's fertility; hence, research in fertility preservation techniques is being conducted to allow cancer patients to have future children biologically related to them. The development of fertility preservation approaches has grown in importance in the field of research over the past few years to increase patient's quality of life and survival. Oncologists must be aware of circumstances in which cancer patients' fertility will be impacted by their therapy and the avenues open for procedures like cryopreservation of the gametes or embryos. When cancer therapy is scheduled, all patients should receive prompt and thorough information on the fertility-related side effects of treatment and the prospects for fertility preservation. The article analyzes the literature, enlisting the factors that contribute to cancer and their effects on fertility, followed by a list of available and newly developed strategies for maintaining fertility in patients. The efficiency of the various fertility preservation techniques following cancer therapy is also discussed.
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- Chehak Bewtra
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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Ono M, Harada M, Horie A, Dai Y, Horiguchi I, Kikuchi E, Kimura F, Koizumi T, Komeya M, Mizunuma N, Oseto K, Ota K, Shimizu C, Sugimoto K, Takae S, Takeuchi E, Nishi H, Yumura Y, Furui T, Takai Y, Morishige KI, Watanabe C, Osuga Y, Suzuki N. Effect of a web-based fertility preservation training program for medical professionals in Japan. Int J Clin Oncol 2023; 28:1112-1120. [PMID: 37322221 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02366-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our web-based training program called "Educating Medical Professionals about Reproductive Issues in Cancer Healthcare" aims to help healthcare professionals communicate promptly with patients and survivors who are adolescents and young adults, with information pertinent to reproductive health issues such as the risk of infertility and fertility preservation. METHODS The study participants were professional healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, midwives, psychologists, laboratory technicians, genetic counselors, and dieticians. Pre- and post- and 3-month follow-up tests consisting of 41 questions were administered to measure changes in knowledge and confidence. The participants also received a follow-up survey that covered confidence, communication techniques, and practice habits. A total of 820 healthcare providers participated in this program. RESULTS The mean total score from the pre-test to the post-test grew significantly (p < 0.01), and participants' self-confidence increased. In addition, there was a change in the behavior of healthcare providers, who began asking about patients' marital status and parity. CONCLUSION Our web-based fertility preservation training program improved knowledge and self-confidence regarding fertility preservation issues among healthcare providers caring for adolescents and young adult cancer patients and survivors.
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- Masanori Ono
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- The Support Center for Clinical Pharmacy Education and Research, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Urology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-0845, Japan
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- Reproduction Center, Medical Center, Yokohama City University, Urafune Cho 4-57, Minami-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Tokyo Kagurazaka Law Office, 2-12-1-401 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-0825, Japan
- Department of Legal Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, 5-21-16 Omorinishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-0015, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kawasumi Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 467-8602, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japan Labour Health and Safety Organization, Tokyo Rosai Hospital, 4-13-21 Ohmoriminami, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-0013, Japan
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655, Japan
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-0845, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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- Department of Consultation, Counseling and Support Service Center, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Reproduction Center, Medical Center, Yokohama City University, Urafune Cho 4-57, Minami-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu-shi, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1981 Kamoda, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, 350-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka General Medical Center, 3-1-56 Mandaihigashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8558, Japan
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- Department of Nursing School of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences, Showa University, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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Pasvanis M, Hegarty S, Russell H, Peate M, Marino JL. Exploring the experiences and priorities of women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:432. [PMID: 37389743 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07903-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Ovarian cancer is the third most common gynaecological cancer among women, yet remains under-researched. Past studies suggest that women who present with ovarian cancer have more supportive care needs compared to women experiencing other gynaecological cancers. This study explores the experiences and priorities of women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and whether age may influence these needs and experiences. METHODS Participants were recruited by a community organization, Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA), via a social media campaign promoted on Facebook. Participants were asked to rank priorities around living with ovarian cancer, and to endorse which supports and resources they had used to address those priorities. Distributions of priority rankings and resource use were compared by age (19-49 vs. 50+ years). RESULTS Two hundred and eighty-eight people completed the consumer survey and most respondents were 60-69 years (33.7%). Priorities did not vary by age. Fear of cancer recurrence was identified by 51% respondents as the most challenging aspect of having ovarian cancer. Compared with older respondents, a higher proportion of young participants were more inclined to use a mobile app version of the OCA resilience kit (25.8% vs 45.1%, p=0.002) and expressed interest in using a fertility preservation decision aid (2.4% vs 25%, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Fear of recurrence was participants' primary concern, presenting an opportunity to develop interventions. Information delivery needs to consider age-specific preferences to better reach the target audience. Fertility is more important to younger women and a fertility preservation decision aid may address this need.
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- Maree Pasvanis
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Ovarian Cancer Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
- Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
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White R, Wilson A, Bechman N, Keay SD, McAvan L, Quenby S, Odendaal J. Fertility preservation, its effectiveness and its impact on disease status in pre-menopausal women with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2023; 287:8-19. [PMID: 37269752 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Preservation of reproductive function is a key concern for many premenopausal women with breast cancer, given the known gonadotoxic effects of treatments. The present systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of fertility preservation strategies in pre-menopausal women with breast cancer. METHODS Primary research assessing fertility preservation strategies of any type was identified. Markers of preservation of fertility including return of menstrual function, clinical pregnancy rates and live birth rates were selected as main outcome measures. An additional analysis of safety data was also performed. RESULTS Fertility preservation interventions were overall associated with higher fertility outcomes: with a pooled odds ratio 4.14 (95% CI 3.59-4.77) for any kind of fertility preservation intervention. This was seen both for return of menstruation and for clinical pregnancy rate, but not for live birth rates. Fertility preservation was associated with a reduced rate of disease recurrence (OR 0.63 (95% CI 0.49-0.81)), while there was no significant difference in disease free survival (OR 0.88 (95% CI 0.74-1.05)) or in overall survival (OR 0.9 (95% CI 0.74-1.10)) between the fertility preservation group and those who had not undergone fertility preservation. CONCLUSION Fertility preservation is both effective in preserving reproductive function, and safe with regard to disease recurrence, disease free survival and overall survival in premenopausal women with breast cancer.
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- Rhiannon White
- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom; University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom; University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom.
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Rodriguez-Wallberg KA, Jiang Y, Lekberg T, Nilsson HP. The Late Effects of Cancer Treatment on Female Fertility and the Current Status of Fertility Preservation-A Narrative Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1195. [PMID: 37240840 PMCID: PMC10224240 DOI: 10.3390/life13051195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Fertility counseling should be offered to all individuals of young reproductive age early in the patient's trajectory following a cancer diagnosis. Systemic cancer treatment and radiotherapy often have an inherent gonadotoxic effect with the potential to induce permanent infertility and premature ovarian failure. For the best chances to preserve a patient's fertility potential and to improve future quality of life, fertility preservation methods should be applied before cancer treatment initiation, thus multidisciplinary team-work and timely referral to reproductive medicine centers specialized in fertility preservation is recommended. We aim to review the current clinical possibilities for fertility preservation and summarize how infertility, as a late effect of gonadotoxic treatment, affects the growing population of young female cancer survivors.
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- Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg
- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Laboratory of translational Fertility Preservation, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden; (Y.J.); (T.L.); (H.P.N.)
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Division of Gynecology and Reproduction, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Laboratory of translational Fertility Preservation, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden; (Y.J.); (T.L.); (H.P.N.)
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Laboratory of translational Fertility Preservation, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden; (Y.J.); (T.L.); (H.P.N.)
- Breast, Endocrine tumors and Sarcoma Cancer Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Laboratory of translational Fertility Preservation, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden; (Y.J.); (T.L.); (H.P.N.)
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Lee S, Kim T. Fertility preservation for patients with cancer. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2022. [DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2022.65.6.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: The survival rate of cancer patients is increasing owing to the early diagnosis and treatment methods. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy may cause serious complications, such as ovarian failure and infertility. In particular, preservation of fertility in women of reproductive age with cancer could improve their quality of life as well as reduce social and psychological pain.Current Concepts: Embryo or oocyte cryopreservation is a method of fertility preservation; however, it cannot be utilized by all women with cancer because of the complications of the condition and treatment method. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation enables fertility preservation in those needing immediate cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or those unqualified for ovarian stimulation. A recent review reported that frozen-thawed ovarian transplantation led to approximately 130 live births with a conception rate of approximately 30%. Endocrine function recovery occurred in 92.9% of the patients between 3.5 and 6.5 months after transplantation.Discussion and Conclusion: In this study, we introduced various methods and strategies for improving the outcomes of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation. These results could serve as a reference for patients and clinicians to choose the best options for fertility preservation based on the patient’s current situation and condition.
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Robson D, de Vries B, Pather S, Marren A. Fertility preservation in gynaecology oncology patients: Experience from an Australian tertiary oncology centre. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 62:542-547. [PMID: 35166382 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management for gynaecological cancers often includes removal of the reproductive organs and/or the use of gonadotoxic therapies resulting in sub-fertility. Oncofertility and discussion of fertility preservation in these patients is critical. AIM To determine the rate of fertility preservation discussion among a cohort of patients with a gynaecological cancer and what determinants impact likelihood of a discussion. MATERIALS AND METHODS A seven-year quantitative retrospective study was conducted at a single oncology centre, including 15-45 year old patients with a gynaecological cancer. The primary outcome was if a fertility preservation discussion occurred during a consultation. Secondary outcomes included if a referral was made and what fertility preservation services were undertaken. Determinants that impacted the likelihood of a fertility preservation discussion were analysed. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-one patients were analysed. There were 84 (69%) patients who had a documented fertility preservation discussion, and 46% were referred to a fertility specialist for consultation. Age was a significant determinant, with patients aged 30-39 years of age more commonly having a fertility preservation discussion. Patients with a high-grade cancer compared to patients with a lower-grade cancer (grade one or two) were only a third as likely to have a discussion surrounding their fertility (odds ratio: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.13-0.86; P = 0.02). CONCLUSION We conclude that rates of discussion around fertility options for patients with cancer are lower than the recommended guidelines. Oncofertility is an important discipline which we believe needs to be emphasised within the gynaecology oncology community and management of patients should include a multi-disciplinary team.
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- Danielle Robson
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Institute for Women, Children and their Families, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Genea LTD, Level 2, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital & the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Baston-Büst DM, Bielfeld AP. Fertility preservation in the pediatric population-experience from a German Cryobank for ovarian tissue. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:995172. [PMID: 36440191 PMCID: PMC9687368 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.995172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Counseling children on the possibility of fertility preservation prior to a gonadotoxic treatment supports the decision-making process, taking into account that the patients are in a very vulnerable and mentally exhausting situation following the diagnosis. Referral to specialists can be optimized on-site by routing slips with contact addresses, phone numbers, and mail contacts; available time slots for consultation; possibly offers for cost coverage; and an easy-to-understand information leaflet about the different options available. Some of the options for fertility preservation in the prepubertal population especially are still experimental. The unique possibility of fertility preservation before the onset of the gonadotoxic therapy, which may cause premature ovarian insufficiency or azoospermia in the future, should be highlighted.
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Rozen G, Sii S, Agresta F, Gook D, Polyakov A, Stern C. Ovarian tissue grafting: Lessons learnt from our experience with 55 grafts. Reprod Med Biol 2021; 20:277-288. [PMID: 34262395 PMCID: PMC8254169 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Purpose Uncertainties remain regarding the clinical efficacy of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and grafting. We report a retrospective analysis of reproductive outcomes and lessons learnt following 55 ovarian tissue transplant procedures at our center from 2006 to 2019. Methods We analyzed variables related to graft success such as tissue volume, follicular density, total follicular volume, and age on the duration of graft function. Results Follicular density and total follicular volume correlate positively with duration of graft function. All clinical pregnancies in our cohort occurred in women who were aged 35 or less at the time of ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Conclusion Graft success, as determined by eventual pregnancy and the longevity of graft function, may be impacted by factors including age at cryopreservation, follicular density, and total follicular volume.
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- Genia Rozen
- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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- Reproductive Services UnitRoyal Women's HospitalParkville, MelbourneVic.Australia
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Villarreal-Garza C, Mesa-Chavez F, Plata de la Mora A, Miaja-Avila M, Garcia-Garcia M, Fonseca A, de la Rosa-Pacheco S, Cruz-Ramos M, García Garza MR, Mohar A, Bargallo-Rocha E. Prospective Study of Fertility Preservation in Young Women With Breast Cancer in Mexico. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2021; 19:1-8. [PMID: 34153944 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.7692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the risk of treatment-related infertility, implementation of fertility-preservation (FP) strategies among young patients with breast cancer is often suboptimal in resource-constrained settings such as Mexico. The "Joven & Fuerte: Program for Young Women With Breast Cancer" strives to enhance patient access to supportive care services, including FP measures through alliances with assisted-reproduction units and procurement of coverage of some of these strategies. This study describes patients from Joven & Fuerte who have preserved fertility, and assesses which characteristics were associated with the likelihood of undergoing FP. METHODS Women aged ≤40 years with recently diagnosed breast cancer were prospectively accrued. Sociodemographic and clinicopathologic data were collected from patient-reported and provider-recorded information at diagnosis and 1-year follow-up. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and simple logistic regression were used to compare patients who preserved fertility with those who did not. RESULTS In total, 447 patients were included, among which 53 (12%) preserved fertility, representing 38% of the 140 women who desired future biologic children. Oocyte/embryo cryopreservation was the most frequently used method for FP (59%), followed by temporary ovarian suppression with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) during chemotherapy (26%), and use of both GnRHa and oocyte/embryo cryopreservation (15%). Younger age, higher educational level, being employed, having private healthcare insurance, and having one or no children were associated with a significantly higher likelihood of preserving fertility. CONCLUSIONS By facilitating referral and seeking funds and special discounts for underserved patients, supportive care programs for young women with breast cancer can play a crucial role on enhancing access to oncofertility services that would otherwise be prohibitive because of their high costs, particularly in resource-constrained settings. For these efforts to be successful and widely applied in the long term, sustained and extended governmental coverage of FP options for this young group is warranted.
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- Cynthia Villarreal-Garza
- 1Centro de Cancer de Mama, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 1Centro de Cancer de Mama, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
- 3Departamento de Tumores Mamarios e Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 1Centro de Cancer de Mama, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 1Centro de Cancer de Mama, TecSalud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
- 3Departamento de Tumores Mamarios e Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
- 3Departamento de Tumores Mamarios e Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico
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- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
- 6Unidad de Epidemiologia e Investigacion Biomedica en Cancer, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, and
- 7Instituto de Biomedicas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- 2Joven & Fuerte, Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion para Pacientes Jovenes con Cancer de Mama en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico
- 3Departamento de Tumores Mamarios e Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico
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Hoffman A, Crocker L, Mathur A, Holman D, Weston J, Campbell S, Housten A, Bradford A, Agrawala S, Woodard TL. Patients' and Providers' Needs and Preferences When Considering Fertility Preservation Before Cancer Treatment: Decision-Making Needs Assessment. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e25083. [PMID: 34096871 PMCID: PMC8218210 DOI: 10.2196/25083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As cancer treatments continue to improve, it is increasingly important that women of reproductive age have an opportunity to decide whether they want to undergo fertility preservation treatments to try to protect their ability to have a child after cancer. Clinical practice guidelines recommend that providers offer fertility counseling to all young women with cancer; however, as few as 12% of women recall discussing fertility preservation. The long-term goal of this program is to develop an interactive web-based patient decision aid to improve awareness, access, knowledge, and decision making for all young women with cancer. The International Patient Decision Aid Standards collaboration recommends a formal decision-making needs assessment to inform and guide the design of understandable, meaningful, and usable patient decision aid interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess providers' and survivors' fertility preservation decision-making experiences, unmet needs, and initial design preferences to inform the development of a web-based patient decision aid. METHODS Semistructured interviews and an ad hoc focus group assessed current decision-making experiences, unmet needs, and recommendations for a patient decision aid. Two researchers coded and analyzed the transcripts using NVivo (QSR International). A stakeholder advisory panel guided the study and interpretation of results. RESULTS A total of 51 participants participated in 46 interviews (18 providers and 28 survivors) and 1 ad hoc focus group (7 survivors). The primary themes included the importance of fertility decisions for survivorship, the existence of significant but potentially modifiable barriers to optimal decision making, and a strong support for developing a carefully designed patient decision aid website. Providers reported needing an intervention that could quickly raise awareness and facilitate timely referrals. Survivors reported needing understandable information and help with managing uncertainty, costs, and pressures. Design recommendations included providing tailored information (eg, by age and cancer type), optional interactive features, and multimedia delivery at multiple time points, preferably outside the consultation. CONCLUSIONS Decision making about fertility preservation is an important step in providing high-quality comprehensive cancer care and a priority for many survivors' optimal quality of life. Decision support interventions are needed to address gaps in care and help women quickly navigate toward an informed, values-congruent decision. Survivors and providers support developing a patient decision aid website to make information directly available to women outside of the consultation and to provide self-tailored content according to women's clinical characteristics and their information-seeking and deliberative styles.
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- Aubri Hoffman
- Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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Zhang HF, Jiang QH, Huang GY, Kako J, Kajiwara K, Lyu JX, Miyashita M. The Educational Program for Healthcare Providers Regarding Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2021; 36:452-462. [PMID: 33057985 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01890-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The emerging discipline of oncofertility advocates for the timely provision of fertility preservation (FP) to all cancer patients of childbearing age by healthcare providers. A lack of practice due to limited FP-related knowledge was found among healthcare providers. A systematic review was undertaken on the educational programs on FP for healthcare providers. An initial search was performed in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases in October 2019. This review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Among the 160 articles that were identified, five relevant articles published between 2009 and 2019 were reviewed. Of the five studies, three were quantitative nonrandomized studies, one was a randomized controlled trial, and one was a qualitative study. Three programs were relevant to oncology nurses, one was relevant to social workers as well as nurses, and one was relevant to oncology fellows and residents. The four programs significantly increased healthcare providers' knowledge about FP, but clinical practice was only improved in the Educating Nurses about Reproductive Issues in Cancer Healthcare program (P < 0.01). Nevertheless, most of the studies used a self-made questionnaire or tool to assess the effects of the training programs. The educational programs improved the FP-related knowledge of healthcare providers but lacked the high-quality randomized controlled trials needed to provide robust evidence on the effectiveness of training programs using standard tools. More training projects should be developed based on learning theories or models to improve oncofertility care in clinical practice.
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- Han-Feng Zhang
- Department of Gerontological and Oncology Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- College of Nursing Art and Science, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan
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- Japanese Red Cross Kyushu International College of Nursing, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gerontological and Oncology Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
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Eddington HS, McLeod M, Trickey AW, Barreto N, Maturen K, Morris AM. Patient-reported distress and age-related stress biomarkers among colorectal cancer patients. Cancer Med 2021; 10:3604-3612. [PMID: 33932256 PMCID: PMC8178484 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Distress among cancer patients has been broadly accepted as an important indicator of well-being but has not been well studied. We investigated patient characteristics associated with high distress levels as well as correlations among measures of patient-reported distress and "objective" stress-related biomarkers among colorectal cancer patients. METHODS In total, 238 patients with colon or rectal cancer completed surveys including the Distress Thermometer, Problem List, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. We abstracted demographic and clinical information from patient charts and determined salivary cortisol level and imaging-based sarcopenia. We evaluated associations between patient characteristics (demographics, clinical factors, and psychosocial and physical measures) and three outcomes (patient-reported distress, cortisol, and sarcopenia) with Spearman's rank correlations and multivariable linear regression. The potential moderating effect of age was separately investigated by including an interaction term in the regression models. RESULTS Patient-reported distress was associated with gender (median: women 5.0, men 3.0, p < 0.001), partnered status (single 5.0, partnered 4.0, p = 0.018), and cancer type (rectal 5.0, colon 4.0, p = 0.026); these effects varied with patient age. Cortisol level was associated with "emotional problems" (ρ = 0.34, p = 0.030), anxiety (ρ = 0.46, p = 0.006), and depression (ρ = 0.54, p = 0.001) among younger patients. We found no significant associations between patient-reported distress, salivary cortisol, and sarcopenia. CONCLUSIONS We found that young, single patients reported high levels of distress compared to other patient groups. Salivary cortisol may have limited value as a cancer-related stress biomarker among younger patients, based on association with some psychosocial measures. Stress biomarkers may not be more clinically useful than patient-reported measures in assessing distress among colorectal cancer patients.
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- Hyrum S. Eddington
- S‐SPIRE CenterDepartment of SurgeryStanford UniversityStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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- University of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- S‐SPIRE CenterDepartment of SurgeryStanford UniversityStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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- S‐SPIRE CenterDepartment of SurgeryStanford UniversityStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of RadiologyUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- S‐SPIRE CenterDepartment of SurgeryStanford UniversityStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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Committee Of Diagnosis Treatment And Fertility Management Of Chinese Young Breast Cancer Patients. Expert consensus on diagnosis, treatment and fertility management of young breast cancer patients. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER CENTER 2021; 1:23-30. [PMID: 39036789 PMCID: PMC11256642 DOI: 10.1016/j.jncc.2021.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Breast cancer in young females is a relatively common disease in China. Young breast cancer has aggressive clinical and pathological features. During the treatment of young females with breast cancer, issues involving the choice of surgical methods, early amenorrhea, and fertility protection may have physical, psychological, and social impacts. Thus, a multidisciplinary model of diagnosis and treatment is indispensable. The breast cancer expert committee of the National Cancer Quality Control Center organized experts in related fields in China to compile this consensus as to provide scientific and feasible solutions for rational diagnosis, treatment, and fertility management for young females with breast cancer. This consensus is based on the literature data, the views of relevant international guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of experts in different fields.
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Fredriksson A, Rosenberg E, Einbeigi Z, Bergh C, Strandell A. Gonadotrophin stimulation and risk of relapse in breast cancer. Hum Reprod Open 2021; 2021:hoaa061. [PMID: 33501382 PMCID: PMC7810817 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoaa061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Is gonadotrophin stimulation as part of IVF associated with an increased risk of relapse in breast cancer? SUMMARY ANSWER Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in connection with IVF in women with previous breast cancer was not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer relapse. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer death among females. The use of COS with gonadotrophins with subsequent cryopreservation of oocytes or embryos in order to enhance the chances of pregnancy after cancer treatment is the current most established fertility preservation method for women with breast cancer. To date, there are only a few small retrospective hospital-based controlled studies evaluating the risk of breast cancer relapse in patients undergoing fertility preservation with or without COS, showing no evident risk of relapse in breast cancer after the use of gonadotoxic agents. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This was a retrospective, population-based cohort study comprising 5857 women with previous breast cancer of whom 337 were exposed to COS. Exposure (COS) and outcomes (relapse and death) were identified for all patients from 2005 to 2014 by assessing the National Quality Register for Assisted Reproduction, the Swedish Medical Birth Register, the National Patient Register, the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register, the Swedish Cause of Death Register, the National Breast Cancer Register and the Swedish Cancer Register. Matching according to set criteria was possible for 334 women, who constituted the control group. A total of 274 women had undergone IVF after completing breast cancer treatment and 63 women had undergone COS for fertility preservation at the time of breast cancer diagnosis. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Women aged 20–44 years previously diagnosed with breast cancer and exposed to COS were matched for age at breast cancer diagnosis ±5 years, tumour size and lymph node involvement with a non-exposed control group, including women with known T- and N-stages. In a subsequent analysis, the matched cohort was assessed by also including women with unknown T- and N-stages. A secondary analysis comprised the entire non-matched cohort, including all women with known T- and N-stages. Also here, a subsequent analysis included women with missing data for T- and N-stages. The risk of relapse in breast cancer was estimated as crude hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CI using Cox proportional hazards models in the primary and secondary analyses where T- and N-stages were known: otherwise the risks of relapse were only given descriptively. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE In the primary matched analysis, relapse occurred in 20 of 126 women exposed to COS (15.9%) compared with 39 of 126 (31.0%) in the control cohort (HR = 0.70; 95% CI 0.39–1.45; P = 0.22). In the subsequent analysis, also including women with unknown T- and N-stages, relapse occurred in 27 of 337 (8.0%) women having undergone COS compared with 71/334 (21.3%) among the non-exposed. In the secondary adjusted analysis, relapse occurred in 20 of 126 (15.9%) exposed women and in 918 of 3729 (24.6%) non-exposed women (HR = 0.81; 95% CI 0.49–1.33; P = 0.70). In the subsequent analysis, including unknown T- and N-stages, relapse occurred in 27 of 337 (8.0%) women in the exposed group and 1176 of 5520 (21.3%) in the non-exposed cohort. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION A substantial degree of missing data on important prognostic variables was a limitation, particularly when analysing the total cohort. Furthermore, data on confounding factors, such as BMI, were not completely covered. Another limitation was that a pre-specified variable for relapse was not in use for the majority of the National Breast Cancer Register. Furthermore, the follow-up time from available register data (2005–2014) is rather short. Finally, we cannot be sure whether the prognostic information from receptor status, showing a lower incidence in the exposed group, is representative. Information on T- and N-stages was missing in more than half of the patients. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS In this large, retrospective, matched cohort study, we found no increased risk of relapse in breast cancer among women who had been exposed to gonadotrophins as part of IVF. This is reassuring but might be confounded by the selection of a group of women with a more favourable prognosis than those not undergoing IVF. The present study strengthens previous findings by being large, national and register based. Its results are applicable to women undergoing fertility preservation as well as to those undergoing regular IVF treatment. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) Supported in part by grants from the Swedish state under the agreement between the Swedish government and the county councils the ALF-agreement (ALFGBG-720291), The Assar Gabrielsson Fund (FB 15-20), The Breast Cancer Fund and the Swedish Association of Local authorities and Regions, SKR. There are no conflicts of interest to declare. TRIAL REGISTRATION N/A
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- A Fredriksson
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SE 413 45, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SE 413 45, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Southern Älvsborg Hospital, Borås, SE 501 82, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SE 413 45, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SE 413 45, Sweden
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Michalczyk K, Cymbaluk-Płoska A. Fertility Preservation and Long-Term Monitoring of Gonadotoxicity in Girls, Adolescents and Young Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:E202. [PMID: 33429908 PMCID: PMC7827074 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13020202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chemo- and radio-therapy can often affect reproductive organs impairing hormonal regulation, fertility, and sexual function. As cancer treatments become more effective and many patients have long term survival, concerns related to patient's quality of life and reproductive health become relevant. It is especially important for girls and young females facing cancer therapy who have not yet started family planning. Chemotherapy protocols using alkylating agents and abdominal radiotherapy, which are frequently used in the treatment of childhood and adolescent cancer, can cause gonadal injury. The most common clinical manifests are ovarian hormone insufficiency, premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause and infertility. In this review we assess current literature and summarize current recommendations on the reproductive function of girls and young females undergoing cancer treatment and their follow-up. Fertility preservation methods are discussed, including psychological and ethical considerations and barriers. Improvement of reproductive health and quality of life of adolescents and young adults (AYA) undergoing cancer treatment is an important issue. Further research should be continued to develop efficient and accessible methods for fertility preservation in young patients. An expert panel including oncologists, radiation oncologists, endocrinologists and gynecologists should always consider fertility preservation in pediatric, adolescent and AYA cancer patients, minding patients' medical condition, cancer staging and potential risk of treatment-related gonadotoxicity.
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- Kaja Michalczyk
- Department of Gynecological Surgery and Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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Zhang H, Wang G, Jiang B, Cao M, Jiang Q, Yin L, Fu B, Zhang J. The Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-Reported Behaviors of Oncology Physicians Regarding Fertility Preservation in Adult Cancer Patients. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2020; 35:1119-1127. [PMID: 31256354 PMCID: PMC7679324 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01567-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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There is a growing concern about the fertility preservation for adult cancer patients of reproductive age. Very little literature exists about fertility preservation of cancer survivors in Chinese text. This study is first to describe the knowledge level, attitude, and practice behaviors among physicians concerning fertility preservation in adult cancer patients in China. A cross-sectional survey with 30-item was conducted to assess Chinese oncology physicians' knowledge, attitude, and behaviors regarding fertility issues. Of 360 oncology physicians, 206 (57.2%) submitted valid questionnaires. With possible overall scores for knowledge and attitude of 9 and 15, respectively, physicians' responses to the questionnaires were 3.91 ± 1.67 and 12.29 ± 1.23. Only 49.5% of physicians routinely informed their cancer patients of childbearing age about the risk of infertility with cancer treatment. The knowledge score of the men physicians was 2-fold that of the women. Physicians aged 20-29 years were significantly more likely than other age groups to prioritize cancer treatment over fertility concerns. Men physicians were significantly more comfortable than the women discussing fertility preservation issues and cooperating with fertility specialists. The oncology physicians in China had limited knowledge of fertility preservation and rarely discussed these issues with their patients, although their attitude was positive. Results suggest that oncology physicians would welcome an in-house fertility-related training program. KEY MESSAGES: This is the first study to address the topic of fertility preservation as it relates to the care that oncologists provide to cancer patients in China. These results revealed the importance of providing fertility-related training program to oncology physicians. Moreover, this study should provide useful information for other Asian countries, and highlight both the similarities and differences between China and Western countries concerning the reproductive rights of patients. This study should encourage international cooperation with institutions of scientific research and education.
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- Hanfeng Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Division of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province China
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory Of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province China
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Standen P, Cohen PA, Leung Y, Mohan GR, Salfinger S, Tan J, Bulsara C. Exploring Attitudes to Conception in Partners and Young Women with Gynecologic Cancers Treated by Fertility Sparing Surgery. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2020; 21:2609-2614. [PMID: 32986359 PMCID: PMC7779464 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.9.2609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 20% of women with gynecologic cancers are under age 40 and with delayed childbearing, women may be diagnosed before their first pregnancy. Although fertility preservation is a priority for many women, attitudes to conception have not previously been investigated in these patients or their partners. We explored attitudes to conception in partners and young women, following fertility preserving treatment for gynecologic cancers. METHODS A total of 16 telephone interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of patients who had had an early stage gynecologic cancer or borderline ovarian tumor treated by fertility sparing surgery in Western Australia between January 1st, 2005 to December 31st, 2016. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS Four main themes were identified: (i) Emotions at diagnosis and perception of information given; (ii) Discussions of fertility and factors affecting childbearing; (iii) Role of partners in decision making and relationship pressures; (iv) Decision for treatment and postoperative regrets. CONCLUSIONS Regret and relationship breakdown were commonly reported. Women need appropriate support including inviting their partners to attend clinic appointments and may need several appointments before treatment. Regret was commonly reported by women who opted for completion surgery.<br />.
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- Prue Standen
- Joan Kirner Hospital, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
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- King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.,St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.,Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.,Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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- King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.,Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.,St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia.,Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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- WOMEN Centre, West Leederville, Western Australia, Australia
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- Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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La Rosa VL, Shah M, Kahramanoglu I, Cerentini TM, Ciebiera M, Lin LT, Dirnfeld M, Minona P, Tesarik J. Quality of life and fertility preservation counseling for women with gynecological cancer: an integrated psychological and clinical perspective. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2020; 41:86-92. [PMID: 31373525 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2019.1648424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose: Relational and sexual problems are frequent in patients with a diagnosis of gynecological cancer, because this disease has a strong negative impact on female identity and sexuality. Psychological and sexual functioning is affected by inauspicious diagnosis. Furthermore, therapies may compromise reproductive function. The aim of this study is to propose a general overview on the impact of gynecological cancer on quality of life and psychological and sexual functioning, as well as on the importance of adequate counseling related to fertility preservation techniques.Materials and methods: We provide a narrative overview of the recent literature about quality of life and fertility preservation counselling in women with gynecological cancer.Results and conclusions: According to recent studies, 75% of women between 18 and 45 years with a diagnosis of cancer wish to have children. When cancer affects the reproductive system, the psychological distress is even stronger because there is a loss of menstrual function and fertility. Currently, fertility preservation techniques in women with gynecological cancer are beneficial and lead to an improvement in the quality of life.
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology-IVF, Carmel Medical Center, Bruce & Ruth Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Molecular Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, MARGen Clinic, Granada, Spain
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Rodriguez-Wallberg KA, Anastacio A, Vonheim E, Deen S, Malmros J, Borgström B. Fertility preservation for young adults, adolescents, and children with cancer. Ups J Med Sci 2020; 125:112-120. [PMID: 32356507 PMCID: PMC7721046 DOI: 10.1080/03009734.2020.1737601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Options for fertility preservation (FP) through cryopreservation methods are currently available for young adults, adolescents, and children. Guidelines for FP have been provided by international clinical societies, and emergency procedures aimed at FP have been implemented into clinical practice worldwide. In this article, we review the current data on clinical standards of emergency FP in patients who are facing gonadotoxic effects of cancer treatment, and we also describe the methods that are still under development, usually denoted as experimental. In Sweden, programmes for FP have been established at large university hospitals, thus covering the whole country. The Swedish publicly financed health care covers both assisted reproduction for treatment of infertility and the cryopreservation of gametes or gonadal tissue when there is a medical indication, such as the risk to become infertile due to oncologic treatment; hence the access to FP is ensured for the whole population. At our centre at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, methods for FP have been offered since 1988. In this article, we also review the oncologic indications for FP in our patient cohort of >3000 individuals during the period 1988-2018.
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- Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg
- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Gynecology and Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- CONTACT Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg Division of Gynecology and Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, StockholmSE-141 86, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Zhang H, Wang G, Cao M, Yin L, Xing Y, Wang J, Yang J, Zhang J. Level of Knowledge and Needs on Fertility Preservation in Reproductive-Aged Male Patients with Cancer. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2020; 35:321-326. [PMID: 30618008 PMCID: PMC7075821 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-018-1467-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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There is a growing concern about the fertility preservation (FP) for cancer patients of childbearing age. This study is the first in China to survey men with cancer, of reproductive age, regarding their knowledge of FP and their related needs. A 12-item cross-sectional survey was conducted of 332 male patients. The score for knowledge of FP was 3.5 ± 0.67, of a possible score of 8. Only 10.6% of the subjects had chosen to preserve fertility before treatments, but during therapy 68.7% wanted more information about FP. Younger patients were more likely have more knowledge concerning FP than older patients (odds ratio [OR] 0.86). The decision to make arrangements for FP before treatments was heavily influenced by being young and without children (OR, 0.78; OR, 0.11). Male cancer patients of reproductive age had limited knowledge of FP, and the majority was disinclined to make FP arrangements before therapy in China. Therefore, male cancer survivors should be well informed about FP soon after diagnosis and programs should be considered to improve the FP-related knowledge of male cancer survivors. We suggest that an assessment of patients' understanding of FP issues, before treatment, should be standard in clinical work.
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- Hanfeng Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 55, 4th Section of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610040 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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Panagiotopoulou N, van Delft FW, Stewart JA. Fertility preservation knowledge, attitudes and intentions among children by proxy and adolescents with cancer. Reprod Biomed Online 2019; 39:802-808. [PMID: 31615724 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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RESEARCH QUESTION The current study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes and intentions in relation to fertility preservation among children, by proxy, and adolescents with cancer. Although fertility preservation options have been developed to mitigate the adverse long-term effects of life-saving cancer treatment on fertility, fertility is difficult for children and adolescents to conceptualize, especially when they face a cancer diagnosis. DESIGN This was a descriptive, semi-quantitative analysis. Adolescents and parents of children or adolescents within 6 months of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing gonadotoxic treatment were invited to participate. Seventy-one families completed and returned the study's questionnaire (91 questionnaires) over a period of 26 months. RESULTS The vast majority of participants were aware of the gonadotoxic effects of cancer treatment (85%) and had positive attitudes towards fertility preservation (>90%), but only a portion of them (20%) were willing to take action towards this goal. Although adolescent-parent pairs had similar attitudes towards fertility preservation, adolescents tended to be more sceptical about experimental fertility preservation options. Male post-pubertal cancer patients were more likely to be offered fertility preservation counselling or referral to a specialist in comparison to their younger and female counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Fertility preservation care has advanced but there are still gender and age differences in counselling and treatment initiation in the paediatric and adolescent cancer population. Interventions to improve provider-patient-parent communication regarding fertility preservation and to help patients address the observed intention-behaviour gap in relation to fertility preservation options are needed.
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- Nikoletta Panagiotopoulou
- Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Sir James Spence Institute of Child Health, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Newcastle Fertility Centre, International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Robson D, Phua C, Howard R, Marren A. Fertility preservation in oncology patients: A literature review examining current fertility preservation techniques and access to oncofertility services in Australia. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2019; 60:18-26. [PMID: 31617210 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Australia, between the years 2010 and 2014, over 4500 adolescents and young adults (15-25 years old) were diagnosed with cancer. Treatment regimens are often gonadotoxic and are well known to induce ovarian and testicular failure. Oncofertility is an emerging discipline in obstetrics and gynaecology which seeks to preserve and restore the reproductive future of cancer patients. AIM To perform a systematic literature review to assess the current fertility preservation techniques available to patients and examine access and uptake of fertility preservation in Australia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic databases, including Medline, Cochrane Review, SCOPUS and CINHAL, were searched for peer-reviewed publications and national guidelines examining oncofertility practices from 2008 to July 2018. Three hundred and seventy-five articles were initially screened, with 158 articles for full text review and an additional five clinical guidelines were identified. RESULTS There is a paucity of Australian data on oncofertility with <50% of data included for analysis reflecting the Australian experience. The majority of primary research included retrospective papers with small cohort numbers. Key areas addressed included live birth outcomes, uptake of services and patient and physician perspectives on fertility preservation. Few articles sought to examine the positive and negative side effects of fertility preservation in oncology, social challenges of oncofertility and access to services worldwide. CONCLUSION Oncofertility is an emerging discipline which seeks to provide safe, efficient and effective fertility preservation options for young adults and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. A multi-disciplinary approach with collaborative communication with oncologists is key to providing this service within Australia.
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- Danielle Robson
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Genea LTD, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Genea LTD, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital & the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Selter J, Huang Y, Grossman Becht LC, Palmerola KL, Williams SZ, Forman E, Ananth CV, Hur C, Neugut AI, Hershman DL, Wright JD. Use of fertility preservation services in female reproductive-aged cancer patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 221:328.e1-328.e16. [PMID: 31108063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to determine the rates and predictors of fertility preservation services among reproductive-aged women with common cancers in the United States. STUDY DESIGN We used the MarketScan database to identify women 18-45 years of age with lung, breast, colorectal, or cervical cancer who underwent surgery and chemotherapy from 2009 through 2016. Services from 3 months before to 3 months after chemotherapy for evaluation for fertility preservation, laboratory testing for fertility evaluation, and fertility-preserving procedures were captured. Multivariable models were used to assess the factors associated with the use of fertility-preservation services. RESULTS A total of 18,781 women, including 386 cervical, 1372 colorectal, 246 lung, and 16,777 with breast cancer, were identified. In women 18-35 years old, 11.7% underwent evaluation for fertility preservation, 13.7% underwent laboratory testing, and 6.3% pursued fertility-preserving procedures. The rates of office evaluation, laboratory testing, and performance of procedure were 3.3%, 7.5%, and 1.9 % in women aged 36-40 years and 0.5%, 7.2%, and 0.3% in those aged 41-45 years, respectively. The rate of fertility preservation evaluation rose from 1.0% in 2009 to 5.5% in 2016 (risk ratio, 4.66, 95% confidence interval, 2.38-9.11) while use of fertility-preserving procedures increased from 1.0% to 4.6% (risk ratio, 3.84, 95% confidence interval, 1.94-7.59) during the same time period. In a multivariable model, use of any fertility-preserving interventions were more common in patients with breast cancer (adjusted risk ratio, 2.30, 95% confidence interval, 1.30-4.06), those in the Northeast (adjusted risk ratio, 1.24, 95% confidence interval, 1.10-1.40), and in younger women (18-35 years) (adjusted risk ratio, 2.59, 95% confidence interval, 2.32-2.89). CONCLUSION Although limited by lack of information regarding cancer stage and desire for future fertility, only a small fraction of reproductive-aged female cancer patients receiving chemotherapy are evaluated in a nationwide sample for fertility preservation or undergo fertility-preserving procedures.
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- Jessica Selter
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
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Lee S, Ryu KJ, Kim B, Kang D, Kim YY, Kim T. Comparison between Slow Freezing and Vitrification for Human Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Xenotransplantation. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20133346. [PMID: 31288388 PMCID: PMC6651588 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20133346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Two methods for the cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue were compared using a xenotransplantation model to establish a safe and effective cryopreservation method. Ovarian tissues were obtained from women who underwent benign ovarian surgery in the gynecology research unit of a university hospital. The tissues were transplanted into 112 ovariectomized female severe combined immunodeficient mice 4 weeks after slow freezing or vitrification cryopreservation. Tissues were retrieved 4 weeks later. Primordial follicular counts decreased after cryopreservation and xenotransplantation, and were significantly higher in the slow freezing group than in the vitrification group (p < 0.001). Immunohistochemistry and TUNEL assay showed that the Ki-67 and CD31 markers of follicular proliferation and angiogenesis were higher in the slow freezing group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.006, respectively) and DNA damage was greater in the vitrification group (p < 0.001). Western blotting showed that vitrification increased cellular apoptosis. Anti-Müllerian hormone expression was low in transplanted samples subjected to both cryopreservation techniques. Electron microscopy revealed primordial follicle deformation in the vitrification group. Slow freezing for ovarian tissue cryopreservation is superior to vitrification in terms of follicle survival and growth after xenotransplantation. These results will be useful for fertility preservation in female cancer patients.
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- Sanghoon Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea.
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Fidler MM, Frobisher C, Hawkins MM, Nathan PC. Challenges and opportunities in the care of survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2019; 66:e27668. [PMID: 30815985 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer are an understudied group. Much of what is known about long-term outcomes after AYA cancer has been derived from cohorts of childhood cancer survivors, which seldom include patients at the older end of the AYA age spectrum. In general, AYA cancer survivors have a lower risk for premature mortality, subsequent primary neoplasms and chronic health conditions than childhood cancer survivors. However, AYA cancer survivors are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges, concerns about fertility and relationships and financial toxicity. No single model is optimal for the care of these survivors, but it is generally agreed that all survivors require a survivor care plan that promotes their adherence to evidence-based surveillance guidelines. There is a need to create survivor cohorts that include the full range of AYA ages and diagnoses to be able to address the many pressing questions that remain unanswered in this vulnerable population.
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- Miranda M Fidler
- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Control Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
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- Centre for Childhood Cancer Survivor Studies, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Childhood Cancer Survivor Studies, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Reproductive outcomes following treatment for a gynecological cancer diagnosis: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 13:269-281. [DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00749-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Kitano A, Shimizu C, Yamauchi H, Akitani F, Shiota K, Miyoshi Y, Ohde S. Factors associated with treatment delay in women with primary breast cancer who were referred to reproductive specialists. ESMO Open 2019; 4:e000459. [PMID: 30962960 PMCID: PMC6435250 DOI: 10.1136/esmoopen-2018-000459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose Cancer treatment delay due to fertility preservation procedures is a barrier for patients with breast cancer who wish to preserve their fertility. This study aimed to describe the associations between fertility preservation and treatment delay in patients with breast cancer with reproductive concerns and assess the factors related to treatment delay. Methods Patients with primary breast cancer who visited the reproductive unit at our institution before cancer treatment between 2007 and 2015 were enrolled. The treatment delay cut-off was defined as follows: time to chemotherapy (TTC) >8 weeks for patients intending to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy, TTC >12 weeks for patients intending to receive adjuvant chemotherapy, time to endocrine therapy (TTE) >12 weeks for patients intending to receive endocrine therapy without radiation therapy and TTE >20 weeks for patients intending to receive endocrine therapy after radiation therapy. Multivariable models were constructed to examine the factors of treatment delay. Results Overall, 212 patients met the inclusion criteria. Using the defined cut-offs, treatment delay was noted in 18% of the patients. Endocrine therapy was related to treatment delay (OR 4.49, 95% CI 1.02 to 19.7; p=0.05), but fertility preservation by artificial reproductive treatment (ART) was not. Pregnancy and delivery following treatment for breast cancer were achieved in 18 (19%) and 15 (16%) patients who underwent fertility preservation with ART. Conclusion Fertility preservation with ART was not associated with treatment delay in patients with breast cancer who were referred to reproductive specialists before cancer treatment.
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- Atsuko Kitano
- Department of Medical Oncology, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Breast and Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Research Institute, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Integrated Women's Health, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Public Health, St Luke's International University, Tokyo, Japan
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Lampic C, Wettergren L. Oncologists' and pediatric oncologists' perspectives and challenges for fertility preservation. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2019; 98:598-603. [DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Claudia Lampic
- Department of Women's and Children's Health Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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Greenspoon T, Charow R, Papadakos J, Samadi M, Maloney AM, Paulo C, Forcina V, Chen L, Thavaratnam A, Mitchell L, Lorenzo A, Gupta AA. Evaluation of an Educational Whiteboard Video to Introduce Fertility Preservation to Female Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. JCO Oncol Pract 2019; 16:e488-e497. [PMID: 32048948 DOI: 10.1200/op.19.00365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Fertility is an important issue for adolescents and young adults with cancer facing potential infertility. Egg cryopreservation options exist, but information is sometimes overwhelming. We evaluated a fertility preservation educational video and assessed patient and family knowledge and impressions at pre- and post-video timepoints. METHODS We developed a whiteboard video to explain egg cryopreservation to patients and families. The video was evaluated on the basis of patient education best practices (readability, understandability, actionability). Participants were recruited using convenience sampling in oncology clinics. They completed questionnaires before and after watching to assess knowledge and interest. Inclusion criteria were patients age 13-39 years and minimum 1 month from diagnosis. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and mean comparisons were conducted. RESULTS The video script read at a grade 8 reading level. Average understandability and actionability scores were below the acceptable standard. We recruited 108 patients (mean age, 27 years) and 39 caregivers/partners. Patients' knowledge about fertility preservation increased after viewing the video. Interest was high before and after, and satisfaction was high for both patients and caregivers. Participants appreciated information on process, procedure, and delivery but desired more information on logistics, including cost. CONCLUSION A targeted patient education video about fertility preservation options can build knowledge and encourage discussions about infertility. The video can be used as a model for videos on related topics to provide accurate information in a youth-friendly medium; however, following patient education best practices for readability, understandability, and actionability may increase video effectiveness. Future research should assess how audiovisual patient education material affects patient behavior.
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- Talia Greenspoon
- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Patient Education, Cancer Care Ontario; University of Toronto, Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Adolescent & Young Adult Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Adolescent & Young Adult Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Adolescent & Young Adult Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Adolescent & Young Adult Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Korkidakis A, Lajkosz K, Green M, Strobino D, Velez MP. Patterns of Referral for Fertility Preservation Among Female Adolescents and Young Adults with Breast Cancer: A Population-Based Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2019; 8:197-204. [PMID: 30676852 PMCID: PMC6479234 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose: To assess the fertility preservation (FP) referral rates and patterns of newly diagnosed breast cancer in female adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. Methods: Women aged 15–39 years with newly diagnosed breast cancer in Ontario from 2000 to 2017 were identified using the Ontario Cancer Registry. Exclusion criteria included prior sterilizing procedure, health insurance ineligibility, and prior infertility or cancer diagnosis. Women with a gynecology consult between cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy commencement with the billed infertility diagnostic code (ICD-9 628) were used as a surrogate for FP referral. The effect of age, parity, year of cancer diagnosis, staging, income, region, neighborhood marginalization, and rurality on referral status was investigated. Results: A total of 4452 patients aged 15–39 with newly diagnosed breast cancer met the inclusion criteria. Of these women, 178 (4.0%) were referred to a gynecologist with a billing code of infertility between cancer diagnosis and initiation of chemotherapy. Older patients, prior parity, and advanced disease were inversely correlated with referrals. Referral rates also varied regionally: patients treated in the south-east and south-west Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) had the highest probability of referral, and patients covered by north LHINs had the lowest (central LHIN as reference). General surgeons accounted for 36.5% of all referrals, the highest percentage of all specialists. Referral rates significantly increased over time from 0.4% in 2000 to 10.7% in 2016. Conclusion: FP referral rates remain low and continue to be influenced by patient demographics and prognosis. These findings highlight the need for further interdisciplinary coordination in addressing the fertility concerns of AYA with newly diagnosed breast cancers.
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- Ann Korkidakis
- 1 Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.,2 Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- 3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- 4 Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen's University, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Kingston, Canada
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- 5 Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- 1 Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Ramashia P, Lawrence HA, Bhyat F. The experiences of mine workers with cancer. Health SA 2018; 23:1176. [PMID: 31934393 PMCID: PMC6917378 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v23i0.1176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Cancer is a disease that instils a fear of death in the minds of most people. For South African mine workers, the fear of death is compounded by a fear of being unable to fulfil work obligations in an industry where employment is central to the miners’ identity. Aim The purpose of this research was to explore and describe the experiences of mine workers experiencing a cancer diagnosis requiring radiation therapy. Setting Mining towns in the Limpopo province, Thabazimbi and Lephalale. Methods A qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study design was utilised. The purposeful sample consisted of 11 mine workers receiving treatment at a radiotherapy centre in the North West province. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire and individual in-depth telephonic interviews. Data were analysed using open coding to identify themes. Results The themes identified were the emotional experience resulting from the diagnosis, changing family dynamics and information needs from radiotherapy professionals. The psychosocial support required by this group of patients is unique and radiation therapists need to provide wholistic support that is tailored to address the contextual needs of this group of patients. Conclusions Mine workers often live far away from their family and are forced to face the cancer journey alone without family support. Oncology professionals, therefore, need to create supportive structures, including emotional and financial counselling, to ensure compliance with treatment protocols, thus facilitating a positive treatment outcome.
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- Portia Ramashia
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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Anazodo A, Ataman-Millhouse L, Jayasinghe Y, Woodruff TK. Oncofertility-An emerging discipline rather than a special consideration. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2018; 65:e27297. [PMID: 29972282 PMCID: PMC6150802 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Originally absent from the oncologist's consult, then placed in a 'quality of life' rubric, oncofertility should now be an essential part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan in patients of reproductive age, including adolescents and young adults (AYAs). Oncofertility encompasses the endocrine health of the patient, as well as fertility management options. Thus, pubertal transitions in males and females, bone health, and menstrual health are all part of this discipline, enabling practitioners to work in interdisciplinary teams to solve problems in reproductive health. This review provides a summary of the essential considerations required for the assessement of reproductive risk and choice of fertility preservation options as well as considerations for developing oncofertility services for AYAs.
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- Antoinette Anazodo
- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- School of Women’s and Children’s Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology University of Melbourne Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Roher SIG, Gupta AA, Gibson BE, Lorenzo AJ, Gibson JL. Adolescent Males' Understanding of Infertility as a Long-Term Effect of Cancer Therapy. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2018; 8:49-53. [PMID: 30183444 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cancer therapy can result in infertility in childhood cancer survivors; however, little is known about how young adolescent males make sense of infertility and potential future parenthood. What's more, research shows that many healthcare professionals in Canada do not discuss fertility preservation (FP) with this vulnerable population. This study examines how male adolescent childhood cancer survivors understand infertility as a long-term effect of cancer treatments. We used a narrative analysis to examine 16 interviews with 14-18-year-old males. The findings from this research illustrate that FP discussions may raise meaningful questions for young men about how they see themselves and construct their identities. The findings also demonstrate that young men's beliefs about FP may be informed by family narratives, and it shows that biological parenthood may be important to adolescent males.
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- Sophie I G Roher
- 1 Social and Behavioural Health Sciences Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 2 Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 3 Department of Physical Therapy, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 4 Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 5 Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Survival of selected patients with ovarian cancer treated with fertility-sparing surgery. Reprod Biomed Online 2018; 37:71-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation in patients with cancer. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2018; 61:431-442. [PMID: 30018897 PMCID: PMC6046360 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2018.61.4.431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy and radiotherapy improved survival rates of patients with cancer. However, they can cause ovarian failure and infertility in women of reproductive age. Infertility following cancer treatment is considered a major quality of life issue. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation is an important option for fertility preservation in adult patients with cancer who need immediate chemotherapy or do not want to undergo ovarian stimulation. Ovarian tissue freezing is the only option for preserving the fertility of prepubertal patients with cancer. In a recent review, it was reported that frozen-thawed ovarian transplantation has lead to about 90 live births and the conception rate was about 30%. Endocrine function recovery was observed in 92.9% between 3.5 and 6.5 months after transplantation. Based on our review, ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation may be carefully considered before cancer treatment in order to preserve fertility and endocrine function in young cancer survivors.
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Tam S, Puri N, Stephens D, Mitchell L, Giuliani M, Papadakos J, Gupta AA. Improving Access to Standardized Fertility Preservation Information for Older Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Using a User-Centered Approach with Young Adult Patients, Survivors, and Partners to Refine Fertility Knowledge Transfer. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:528-535. [PMID: 27671919 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-016-1108-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients under 40 should be made aware of their fertility risks and preservation options throughout their care. However, discussions on fertility preservation (FP) do not routinely occur. With a dearth of FP resources, oncology providers may lack knowledge around FP. Thus, informational needs can be unmet, leading to anxiety and distress in patients. Provision of pertinent and timely information can help patients cope better with their diagnosis. FP pamphlets were developed for men and women with cancer. A cross-sectional in-house survey, using convenience sampling, evaluated the pamphlets' effectiveness and measured ease of understanding, acceptability, and perceived utility. Patients and partners were also asked to provide recommendations and complete the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA) measuring health literacy level. This helps determine if health literacy influences perception of pamphlet effectiveness. All participants (n = 56) reviewed both pamphlets. Fifty-four participants (96 %) found the pamphlet for men useful, while 29 participants (52 %) improved their male fertility knowledge. The pamphlet for women was useful for 52 participants (93 %) and improved knowledge in 35 (63 %) of them. Although the majority of participants had adequate health literacy (98 %), there was insufficient sample diversity to determine if health literacy influenced the pamphlet's effectiveness. Participants indicated preference in receiving verbal (73 %) and written (66 %) information over watching videos or in-class education. They recommended including fertility clinics, financial resources, and statistics in the brochures. These FP pamphlets were concluded as effective in supporting patients in making FP decisions.
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- Seline Tam
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Adolescent and Young Adult Program, College of Arts & Science, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Hospital for Sick Children, Biostatistics, Design & Analytics, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, & Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Oncology Patient and Family Education, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
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Skaczkowski G, White V, Thompson K, Bibby H, Coory M, Orme LM, Conyers R, Phillips MB, Osborn M, Harrup R, Anazodo A. Factors influencing the provision of fertility counseling and impact on quality of life in adolescents and young adults with cancer. J Psychosoc Oncol 2018; 36:484-502. [DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1443986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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- Gemma Skaczkowski
- center for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- center for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer center, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- center for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer center, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer center, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Children's Cancer center, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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de Roo SF, Rashedi AS, Beerendonk CCM, Anazodo A, de Man AM, Nelen WLDM, Woodruff TK. Global oncofertility index-data gap slows progress. Biol Reprod 2018; 96:1124-1128. [PMID: 28575176 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/iox051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The number of pediatric and young adult cancer survivors is increasing globally due to earlier diagnostics and expansion of targeted chemo- and biological-based therapeutics. As a consequence, cancer-related infertility and reproductive hormone loss is of increasing concern for both male and female survivors. We attempted to estimate the reproductive loss in oncofertility-practicing countries and to develop a global oncofertility index (OFI). This would allow an accounting of the level of urgency of the issue and would provide national comparisons of fertility loss, which differ based on the prevalence and/or diagnosis frequency and treatment variables by countries or region. While the goal is laudable, an index such as this is unachievable due to the lack of the kind of information that would be necessary to calculate such a meaningful index. Without this metric, we will be unable to assess how oncofertility concerns are being addressed and what lessons can be learned from countries that improve such an index over time.
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- Saskia F de Roo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Women's and Children's Health University of New South Wales, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Thomas J. Watkins Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Heidari Khoei H, Fakhri S, Parvardeh S, Shams Mofarahe Z, Baninameh Z, Vardiani M. Astaxanthin prevents the methotrexate-induced reproductive toxicity by targeting oxidative stress in male mice. TOXIN REV 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2018.1452263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Heidar Heidari Khoei
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sina Hospital, Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ussher JM, Perz J. Threat of biographical disruption: the gendered construction and experience of infertility following cancer for women and men. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:250. [PMID: 29506492 PMCID: PMC5836444 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4172-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infertility is a major concern for people with cancer and their partners. There have been calls for further research on the gendered nature of psychosocial, emotional and identity concomitants of fertility post-cancer across women and men. METHOD The gendered construction and experience of infertility following cancer was examined through a survey of 693 women and 185 men, and in-depth one-to-one interviews with a subsample of survey respondents, 61 women and 17 men, purposively selected across cancer types and age groups. Thematic decomposition was used to examine the open ended survey responses and interviews. The chi square test for independence was used to test for group differences between women and men on closed survey items. RESULTS In the thematic decomposition, infertility was identified as providing a 'Threat of Biographical Disruption' which impacted on life course and identity, for both women and men. Subthemes identified were: 'Parenthood as central to adulthood'; 'Infertility as a threat to gender identity'; ' Unknown fertility status and delayed parenthood'; 'Feelings of loss and grief'; 'Absence of understanding and support'; 'Benefit finding and renegotiation of identity'. In the closed survey items, the majority of women and men agreed that they had always 'wanted to be a parent' and that 'parenthood was a more important life goal than a satisfying career'. 'It is hard to feel like a true adult until you have a child' and impact upon 'my feelings about myself as a man or a woman' was reported by both women and men, with significantly more women reporting 'I feel empty because of fertility issues'. Many participants agreed they 'could visualise a happy life without a child' and there is 'freedom without children'. Significantly more men than women reported that they had not discussed fertility with a health care professional. CONCLUSION The fear of infertility following cancer, or knowledge of compromised fertility, can have negative effects on identity and psychological wellbeing for both women and men, serving to create biographical disruption. Support from family, partners and health care professionals can facilitate renegotiation of identity and coping.
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- Jane M. Ussher
- Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South, 2751 Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South, 2751 Australia
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Pregnancy Outcomes After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Breast Cancer 2018; 18:e79-e88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2017.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Safety of fertility preservation in breast cancer patients in a register-based matched cohort study. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2017; 167:761-769. [PMID: 29098528 PMCID: PMC5807458 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4555-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine if women with breast cancer that undergo fertility preservation (FP), with or without hormonal stimulation, present with an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. METHODS A matched cohort study on women with breast cancer attempting to ensure FP in Stockholm from 1999 to 2013 [exposed women (n = 188), age-matched unexposed controls (n = 378)] was designed using the Stockholm regional data from the Swedish National Breast Cancer Quality Register. Breast cancer relapse rates [incidence rate ratio (IRR)] and 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated using Cox regression and adjusted for potential confounding factors. Completeness of the registry at the time of the study was close to 99%. RESULTS Most women attempted FP by hormonal stimulation treatment (n = 148, 79%) with the objective of freezing their eggs or embryos. A smaller group elected FP methods without hormone stimulation (n = 40, 21%). Women who received hormone stimulation did not present with a higher relapse rate than unexposed control women in a model adjusted for age and calendar period of diagnosis (IRR 0.59, 95% CI 0.34-1.04). The results remained virtually unchanged after adjustment for tumor size, estrogen receptor status, affected lymph nodes, and chemotherapy treatment (IRR 0.66, 95% CI 0.37-1.17). CONCLUSION Evidence was not found that fertility preservation, with or without hormonal stimulation, was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. The high coverage rate of this population-based study supports the safe practice of fertility preservation in young women with breast cancer.
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You J, Wang C, Rodriguez L, Wang X, Lu Q. Personality, coping strategies and emotional adjustment among Chinese cancer patients of different ages. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 27. [PMID: 28975690 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Literature has documented personality and coping strategies as valuable intrapersonal resources for cancer adjustment among Caucasians. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether these personal characteristics operate in a similar manner among cancer patients of different ages and cultural backgrounds. This study examined the association between personality traits and affects, their underlying mechanism (i.e. coping strategies) and how these relations differed by age among Chinese cancer survivors, an understudied population. A sample of 234 Chinese cancer survivors in Beijing, China completed the five factor inventory, affect balance scale, ways of coping checklist and medical and demographic information. The results indicated that neuroticism was associated with negative affect, which was explained by avoidance coping strategies. Extraversion and neuroticism were associated with positive affect, and these associations were explained by approach coping strategies. Conditional process (i.e. moderated mediation) analyses demonstrated that conscientiousness was more strongly related to positive affect directly and indirectly through approach coping strategies among older survivors than among younger survivors. The findings highlight the importance of personality traits for emotional adjustment to breast cancer and the critical role of approach coping strategies in explaining the linkage of personality to positive affect for survivors of different age.
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- Jin You
- Department of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Hanselin MR, Roybal DL, Leininger TB. Ethics and Oncofertility: A Call for Religious Sensitivity. J Oncol Pract 2017; 13:e582-e589. [DOI: 10.1200/jop.2016.020487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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For patients of reproductive age, treating cancer may come at the price of infertility. Literature regarding fertility preservation recommendations in this population has increased significantly, but this literature too often overlooks or insufficiently considers the relevance of religious preferences. Similarly, practice guidelines do not address the role of religion in the oncofertility discussion. The acceptance of oncofertility practices varies significantly among Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. A patient’s faith-based spirituality or secular morality may enhance his or her interpretation of the meaning of illness and should be incorporated into the informed-consent process. In this article, we describe the role of religious sensitivity in oncofertility care and argue for its importance in such care. We briefly summarize the views and moral reasoning about oncofertility in a few religions commonly encountered in many patient populations today. We recommend that clinicians discuss fertility options early in the decision process and, when relevant, incorporate the patient’s moral and religious preferences into the treatment plan. We encourage providers to be prepared to offer resources to patients who desire moral and spiritual guidance about fertility preservation options. Hospital chaplains should be able to provide such resources.
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Beneficial effects of glutathione supplementation during vitrification of mouse oocytes at the germinal vesicle stage on their preimplantation development following maturation and fertilization in vitro. Cryobiology 2017; 76:98-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Roher SIG, Gibson J, Gibson BE, Gupta AA. Listening through narratives: using a narrative approach when discussing fertility preservation options with young cancer patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 24:10-15. [PMID: 28270719 DOI: 10.3747/co.24.3419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Despite clinical practice guideline recommendations mandating that fertility preservation be discussed with young cancer patients, many providers fail to initiate such discussions with adolescents. Researchers and clinicians often focus on system-level changes to improve access to fertility preservation for adolescents and young adults in Canada. However, little of the available information considers the way in which health care providers approach those discussions. Research has shown that, even when fertility preservation options are broached with adolescents, survivors often report dissatisfaction with those conversations, thus raising additional concerns about their content and quality. Here, we consider how a narrative approach-and the Frank narrative typology in particular-could improve the quality of such conversations by helping providers to more accurately and thoughtfully respond to the needs of adolescent patients when discussing the possibility of fertility preservation. Based on findings from a qualitative research project, we provide concrete suggestions for how to more sensitively approach fertility preservation conversations with male adolescent cancer patients and survivors.
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- S I G Roher
- Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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- Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, and Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; and
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, and Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Panagiotopoulou N, van Delft FW, Hale JP, Stewart JA. Fertility Preservation Care for Children and Adolescents with Cancer: An Inquiry to Quantify Professionals' Barriers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2017; 6:422-428. [PMID: 28186840 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2016.0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE There is a growing interest in fertility preservation as emerging research is highlighting the prevalence of infertility among young cancer survivors and its negative impact on quality of life. Previous qualitative research has identified barriers of fertility preservation care among professionals. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of these barriers among pediatric and adolescent oncology healthcare professionals and evaluate factors that influence them. METHODS Based on previously identified barriers and experts' input, a questionnaire was developed and sent to 88 professionals drawn from the multidisciplinary pediatric and adolescent oncology team of a large Principal Treatment Centre. Multivariate analysis was performed to evaluate which factors influence professional adherence to fertility preservation care. RESULTS In total, 48 (55%) professionals responded and were included in the analysis. All pediatric and adolescent oncology healthcare professionals reported at least one barrier to fertility preservation care. Even though some interdisciplinary differences were observed, the most frequently endorsed barriers were focusing on patients' characteristics (age, health status, urgency of cancer treatment, and lack of interest in fertility issues). The least frequently endorsed barriers were related to organizational aspects (availability of fertility specialists, time constrains, and ability to raise fertility issues). Nurses and allied healthcare professionals endorsed knowledge or policy gaps as barriers to a greater degree than medical doctors. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that educational support provision, especially for nurses and allied healthcare professionals, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations could help overcome observed barriers and facilitate fertility discussions with pediatric and young cancer patients.
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- Nikoletta Panagiotopoulou
- 1 Newcastle Fertility Centre, International Centre for Life, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom .,2 Institute of Genetic Medicine, International Centre for Life, Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- 3 Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University , Sir James Spence Institute of Child Health, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom .,4 Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology, The Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- 4 Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology, The Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- 1 Newcastle Fertility Centre, International Centre for Life, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Laganà AS, La Rosa VL, Rapisarda AMC, Platania A, Vitale SG. Psychological impact of fertility preservation techniques in women with gynaecological cancer. Ecancermedicalscience 2017; 11:ed62. [PMID: 28275393 PMCID: PMC5336386 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2017.ed62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Gynaecological cancer is a very stressful experience for women and treatments can compromise fertility and reproductive capacity. Fertility preservation techniques in women with gynaecological cancer can play an important role in improving the quality of life of these patients but, in many cases, the information about this type of treatment is not adequate. It is important to further investigate this topic in order to reduce the impact of gynaecological cancer on the quality of life of survivors as much as possible.
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- Antonio Simone Laganà
- Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, 98125, Italy
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- Unit of Psychodiagnostics and Clinical Psychology, University of Catania, Catania, 95124, Italy
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- Department of Health Services and Epidemiological Observatory, Palermo, 90121, Italy
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- Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, 98125, Italy
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