The experience of fertility concerns in patients with testicular cancer: a qualitative study.
Support Care Cancer
; 32(8): 529, 2024 Jul 19.
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ABSTRACT
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.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Testiculares
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article