Oncologists' Knowledge, Practice and Attitude toward Fertility Preservation: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment protocols, fortunately, increased the rates of cancer survivors over the years. However, these treatments may result in infertility or subfertility. Oncologists are considered the gateway for knowledge about cancer and its treatments' effects. Several studies showed that many oncologists do not discuss fertility preservation with their patients. This study aimed to explore the perspective of oncologists in Oman on fertility preservation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of physicians and surgeons dealing with patients with cancer was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021. A standardized and validated questionnaire was used to collect data.

Results

Participants reported that they are knowledgeable about spe

SUBMITTER: Al Ghaithi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10054663 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature