Behind closed doors: a qualitative study exploring the content of fertility discussions between oncologists and their adolescent and young adult cancer patients from the perspective of oncologists at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To qualitatively explore the content of fertility discussions between oncologists and their adolescent and young adult (AYA; 15-39 years) cancer patients from the perspective of oncologists at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

Methods

We recruited oncologists of various specialties employed at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in California who treat AYAs at risk for infertility. We collected demographics and fertility-related information (if they discuss fertility with AYA patients and level of confidence doing so) via REDCap prior to conducting a semi-structured interview via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. Audio files were transcribed verbatim and reviewed for themes using an inductive codebook thematic analysis approach.

Results

Oncologists

SUBMITTER: Stal J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925993 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature