Perceptions and experiences of fertility preservation in female patients with cancer in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As advances in oncology have led to remarkable and steady improvements in the survival rates of patients with cancer and anticancer treatment can cause premature ovarian failure in women, fertility preservation (FP) has become a global public health concern and an integral part of the care for women diagnosed with cancer during reproductive age. However, for various reasons, FP remains underutilized for patients with cancer. There are substantial gaps in our knowledge about women's experiences and perceptions of the issue. This study aims to contribute to bridging that gap.

Methods

This prospective qualitative study was conducted from March 2018 to February 2023. A combination of purposive and snowball sampling was used. Data were collected by semistructured inter

SUBMITTER: Taniskidou AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858603 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature