Julia H Drizin1, Brian W Whitcomb2, Tung-Chin Hsieh3, Jessica R Gorman4. 1. College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA. 2. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Massachusetts School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA. 3. Department of Urology, UC San Diego Health System, 200 W Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA. 4. College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA. Jessica.Gorman@oregonstate.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study examined associations between fertility consultation (FC) and multiple dimensions of reproductive concerns among young adult (YA) male cancer survivors. METHODS: One hundred and seventy YA male cancer survivors (age 18 to 35) across the USA completed an online survey between 2016 and 2018. Participants reported demographics, receipt of FC, and reproductive concerns. Reproductive concerns were measured multidimensionally using the Reproductive Concerns after Cancer-Male scale. We used log binomial regression to examine associations between FC and high reproductive concerns across multiple domains. RESULTS: In multivariate analyses adjusting for desire for children, FC was associated with higher likelihood of having at least one high reproductive concern (relative risk [RR] 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.7). Across subscales, FC was associated with greater likelihood of having high concerns about fertility potential (RR 1.7, 95% CI 1.0-3.0), achieving pregnancy (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.3-9.5), their (potential) child's health (RR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1-2.2), and disclosing infertility to a partner (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.8-4.1). In contrast, associations were not observed between FC and likelihood of high concerns about personal health (RR 1.4, 95% CI 0.5-3.8) or acceptance of infertility (RR 1.8, 95% CI 0.8-3.9). CONCLUSIONS: YA male cancer survivors who received FC were more likely to have high reproductive concerns than those who did not receive FC. Men who seek out FC after cancer diagnosis may need additional support for their reproductive concerns. Research is needed to identify strategies to alleviate these concerns among this population.
PURPOSE: This study examined associations between fertility consultation (FC) and multiple dimensions of reproductive concerns among young adult (YA) male cancer survivors. METHODS: One hundred and seventy YA male cancer survivors (age 18 to 35) across the USA completed an online survey between 2016 and 2018. Participants reported demographics, receipt of FC, and reproductive concerns. Reproductive concerns were measured multidimensionally using the Reproductive Concerns after Cancer-Male scale. We used log binomial regression to examine associations between FC and high reproductive concerns across multiple domains. RESULTS: In multivariate analyses adjusting for desire for children, FC was associated with higher likelihood of having at least one high reproductive concern (relative risk [RR] 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.7). Across subscales, FC was associated with greater likelihood of having high concerns about fertility potential (RR 1.7, 95% CI 1.0-3.0), achieving pregnancy (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.3-9.5), their (potential) child's health (RR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1-2.2), and disclosing infertility to a partner (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.8-4.1). In contrast, associations were not observed between FC and likelihood of high concerns about personal health (RR 1.4, 95% CI 0.5-3.8) or acceptance of infertility (RR 1.8, 95% CI 0.8-3.9). CONCLUSIONS: YA male cancer survivors who received FC were more likely to have high reproductive concerns than those who did not receive FC. Men who seek out FC after cancer diagnosis may need additional support for their reproductive concerns. Research is needed to identify strategies to alleviate these concerns among this population.
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Keywords:
Cancer; Fertility consultation; Male cancer survivors; Oncology; Reproductive concerns; Young adult
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