Breast cancer survivors and fertility preservation: ethical and religious considerations

To review religious and ethical considerations for health care professionals when discussing fertility preservation with young survivors.

Published research reports and articles, published guidelines, and web sites.

Although advances in assisted reproductive technology have increased fertility preservation options, not all treatments are acceptable or available for all young survivors.

The ongoing provision of information from health care professionals allows young survivors to make high-quality decisions about fertility across the survivorship continuum. Knowledge of the influence that religious beliefs and economics have on decisions help nurses to better understand and support patients during this difficult time.