Foundations for Improving Oncofertility Experience Among Children with Cancer and their Families

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Amanda J. Saraf, DO

Primary Investigator

Overview

Engage with children via formal interview who received a diagnosis of cancer, and who have had a formal Oncofertility consult to understand the experience and perceptions related to both family-centered and provider-focused fertility conversations, as well as improvements Oncofertility team could make that affects the experience for patients and their families.

Description

Aim 1: Engage with children who received a diagnosis of cancer who have had a formal Oncofertility consult to understand the experience and perceptions related to both family-centered and provider-focused fertility conversations.
Aim 2: Evaluate interviews of patient perceptions of new cancer diagnosis consults for patient-focused improvements of the Oncofertility team experience for patients and their families.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    cancer
  • Age: - 17 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • ·            Ability of parent/guardian to provide verbal informed consent for patients
           under the age of 18
    ·            New diagnosis of cancer with completion of Oncofertility Consult
    within 1 month of new diagnosis in subjects planning on receiving systemic chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation
    ·            Patient documented to be present during completion of initial consult
Exclusion Criteria:
  • ·            No formal fertility consult for new cancer diagnosis
    ·            Repeat consultation for relapsed disease
    ·            Severe, acute illness impacting the patient’s decision-making capacity that
            precludes voluntary consent/assent

Updated on 28 Apr 2024. Study ID: 17969; PHO-IIR-ONCOFERTILITY
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