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The experience of fertility concerns in patients with testicular cancer: a qualitative study
Ya Hu1,2,3, Xue Fu1,2,3, Xiaoya Jiang4
1Department of Urology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, P.R. China.
Background:
Testicular cancer usually occurs in young adult men between the ages of 20 and 40 years, which largely coincides with the age of men's reproductive intentions. However, a serious side effect of testicular cancer therapy could reduce the fertility of patients.
Purpose:
To explore the experience of fertility concerns in patients with testicular cancer.
Methods:
A phenomenological research was conducted on 12 patients with testicular cancer. Data collection was from May 2023 to August 2023, and Colaizzi analysis method was used to analyze the data.
Results:
Four themes were found: (1) multiple worries and negative emotions, (2) fertility decision-making faces many challenges, (3) self-coping strategies for facing fertility concerns, (4) unmet supportive care needs.
Conclusion:
Medical staff should pay attention to the fertility needs of patients with testicular cancer and provide relevant interventions and support to reduce their fertility concerns.
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