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Exploring patient and provider perspectives on the intersection between fertility, genetics, and family building.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer - 1 Oct 2020
Lake Paige W, Kasting Monica L, Dean Marleah, Fuzzell Lindsay, Hudson Janella, Carvajal Rodrigo, Reed Damon R, Quinn Gwendolyn P, Vadaparampil Susan T
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OBJECTIVE: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients have distinct medical and psychosocial needs and fertility is a key concern. Early age of onset is a risk factor for hereditary cancer and AYAs are more likely to experience reduced fertility. This has implications for future family building decisions and fertility preservation (FP) and genetic testing/counseling (GT/GC) education. METHODS: Patients...
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