Oncofertility Needs Assessment of Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Saskatchewan, Canada

This cross-sectional study described oncofertility experiences of adolescent/young adult cancer survivors in Saskatchewan, Canada. Thirty-two AYAs (21.2 years, 56.3% male, 32.3% Indigenous) completed questionnaires. Medical records were reviewed. Distance to single centralized fertility clinic was calculated using geocoding software. 46.6% recalled oncofertility discussions, 35.5% had discussions documented, and 22.6% received fertility preservation referrals. Barriers included lack of available procedures and cost, but not travel. AYAs diagnosed ≤12 years were less likely to have FP referral ( p = 0.03). Sex, treatment-related infertility risk, and distance did not impact discussion or FP referral odds. These data will inform our provincial oncofertility algorithm.

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Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
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2026-06-26
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https://doi.org/10.1177/21565333261464960
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Reproductive Biology and Fertility
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Oncofertility Needs Assessment of Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Saskatchewan, Canada

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study described oncofertility experiences of adolescent/young adult cancer survivors in Saskatchewan, Canada. Thirty-two AYAs (21.2 years, 56.3% male, 32.3% Indigenous) completed questionnaires. Medical records were reviewed. Distance to single centralized fertility clinic was calculated using geocoding software. 46.6% recalled oncofertility discussions, 35.5% had discussions documented, and 22.6% received fertility preservation referrals. Barriers included lack of available procedures and cost, but not travel. AYAs diagnosed ≤12 years were less likely to have FP referral ( p = 0.03). Sex, treatment-related infertility risk, and distance did not impact discussion or FP referral odds. These data will inform our provincial oncofertility algorithm.

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
University of Saskatchewan (CA)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Reproductive Biology and Fertility
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