Gwendolyn P. Quinn|Susan T. Vadaparampil|Teri L. Malo|Joyce Reinecke|Bethanne Bower|Terrance L. Albrecht|Marla L. Clayman
Oncologists' use of patient educational materials about cancer and fertility preservation
University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|Moffitt Cancer Center|Livestrong Foundation|Moffitt Cancer Center|The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute|Wayne State University|Northwestern University
abstract background study sought determine prevalence distribution fertility preservation fp materials source materials providers perceived relevance materials among sample us oncologists methods 53item survey administered via mail web stratified sample oncologists american medical association masterfile study represents subset results reporting three survey items results among 511 oncologists 32 response rate 135 n 69 reported always often giving patients educational materials fp among reported ever distributing materials 395 used american cancer society materials 110 used fertile hope 64 used lance armstrong foundation 118 used among provided materials 274 believe fp materials provide relevant patients specific cancer diagnosis conclusion need improve oncologists distribution fp educational materials patients cancer copyright 2011 john wiley amp sons ltd