Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Mar 2016
Pediatric Oncology Providers' Attitudes and Practice Patterns Regarding Fertility Preservation in Adolescent Male Cancer Patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate pediatric oncology providers' attitudes toward fertility preservation (FP), their use of educational materials, their approach to FP discussion, and their FP knowledge specifically pertaining to adolescent males. ⋯ This study illustrates an unmet need in the education of pediatric oncology providers, as knowledge gaps and discomfort are common themes reported by health care professionals within the context of adolescent male FP care. In addition, this study reveals a high level of receptiveness to FP training by these same providers.