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A qualitative study of the experiences of teenagers and young adults when faced with possible or actual fertility impairment following cancer treatment: research report executive summary
- Authors:
- CRAWSHAW Marilyn, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Department of Social Policy and Social Work
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Treatment for cancer can lead to fertility impairment. The effects of this on a young person's emotional and sexual health, identity and well-being, and on their relationships were not known. Neither was it known what effect the experience of coping with potential or actual impairment has on young people as they enter adulthood and were faced with related decisions, including whether and when to have their fertility status tested (where appropriate) and, if they are contemplating parenthood at some stage, whether to opt for assisted conception treatment (where appropriate) or adoption or another route. As growing numbers of young people survive treatment for cancer, and as advances in fertility preservation open up new possibilities for future treatments, it became crucial that more information was gathered about the experiences of patients themselves. The aim of this study was to identify the needs for services that teenagers and young adults had in relation to this aspect of their cancer experience. This will inform staff involved with these patients and those responsible for planning and commissioning cancer services, fertility impairment services and other services as appropriate.