A Survey Study Reveals the Positive Impact of Oncofertility Knowledge and Attitude on Oncofertility Practice Among Oncologists in China.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The advances of early cancer diagnoses and treatment methods allow many adolescent and young adult-aged cancer patients to live long lives after having cancer. There is a rising concern regarding cancer treatment-induced reproductive toxicities and infertility. Oncologists are the first line of medical professionals interacting with cancer patients and playing essential roles in oncofertility practice. This study aimed to assess the oncofertility knowledge, attitude, and practice of oncologists in China. Methods: We created an online questionnaire survey to examine 927 Chinese oncologists' demographics, knowledge, attitude, experience, and practice regarding young female cancer patients' infertility risk and fertility preservation. Results:

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896000 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature