Body image disturbances in adolescent and young adult cancer patients confronting infertility risk and fertility preservation decisions.

Victoria WytiazNina Jackson LevinChiu Yi TanDaria StelmakNick IannarinoAnao ZhangErin EllmanLindsey HerrelMolly MoravekEmily WallingRashmi ChughBrad Zebrack

Published in: Journal of psychosocial oncology (2023)

AYA cancer patients experience a multitude of body image related disturbances when faced with the possibility of infertility and fertility preservation. In identifying and exploring these themes, future opportunities for improving oncofertility practice and discussions among AYAs with a focus on body image positivity are called upon.

Keyphrases

childhood cancer
young adults
polycystic ovary syndrome
primary care
healthcare
current status
mental health
quality improvement
type diabetes
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue