Author:
Ko Jennifer K. Y.,Cheung Charleen S. Y.,Cheng Heidi H. Y.,Yung Sofie S. F.,Ng Ting Ying,Tin Winnie W. Y.,Yuen Ho Yan,Lam Martin H. C.,Chan Ann S. Y.,Fung Sara W. W.,Man Vivian C. M.,Kwong Ava,Ng Ernest H. Y.
Abstract
AbstractBreast cancer is the most common cancer in reproductive age women. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and intention on fertility preservation among women diagnosed to have breast cancer. This is a multi-centre cross-sectional questionnaire study. Reproductive age women diagnosed with breast cancer attending Oncology, Breast Surgery and Gynaecology Clinics and support groups were invited to participate. Women filled in paper or electronic form of the questionnaire. 461 women were recruited and 421 women returned the questionnaire. Overall, 181/410 (44.1%) women had heard of fertility preservation. Younger age and higher education level were significantly associated with increased awareness of fertility preservation. Awareness and acceptance of the different fertility preservation methods in reproductive age women with breast cancer was suboptimal. However, 46.1% women felt that their fertility concerns affected their decision for cancer treatment in some way.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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