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\"The<\/p>\n

Fertility preservation is a key challenge for cancer patients, raising medical, psychosocial, and ethical issues. Those affected share their questions and concerns about fertility preservation measures (FPM) on social media. A qualitative content analysis by Christina Leppin<\/a>, Dr. Claudia Lampert<\/a>, Prof. Dr. Joachim Weis, and Dr. Nils Ellebrecht offers insights into patient experiences and provides guidance for needs-based fertility counseling.<\/p>\n

You can access the article here<\/a>. It is available as an open access publication.<\/p>\n

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Method<\/h2>\n

A qualitative evaluation was conducted on publicly accessible Instagram posts (23 posts from nine accounts and 739 comments; analysis period: January to June 2023) and a relevant cancer self-help forum (240 posts from 80 users; analysis period: January 2020 to November 2023).<\/p>\n

Findings<\/h2>\n

Fertility preservation and family planning are described as emotional and biographical challenges. The desire to have children often conflicts with medical recommendations, particularly when it comes to anti-hormonal therapies. Uncertainties in the classification of medical recommendations, a lack of follow-up information, and opaque cost regulations have been noted. Ethical issues such as genetic risks, child welfare, and assisted reproduction are also discussed. Social media provides a platform for guidance, communication, and categorization of medical recommendations.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Fertility counseling should address the wide range of practical, emotional, and ethical issues that patients are confronted with.<\/p>\n

Leppin, C., Lampert, C., Weis, J. et al.: Fertilit\u00e4tserhalt aus Patient*innensicht: Spannungsfelder und Informationsbedarfe in den sozialen Medien<\/span> [Fertility Preservation from the Patient’s Perspective with Areas of Conflict and Information Needs on Social Media]. Onkologie [Oncology]<\/i> (2025). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00761-025-01870-6<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2579,"template":"","tags":[398,400],"class_list":["post-7112","hbi-publications","type-hbi-publications","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-miscellaneous","tag-other-publications"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPerspectives of Cancer Patients on Fertility Preservation Measures - Leibniz Institut f\u00fcr Medienforschung | Leibniz Institute for Media Research<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fertility preservation is a key challenge for cancer patients, raising medical, psychosocial, and ethical issues. 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