Supportive Care Program to Improve Reproductive Health for Young Female Cancer Survivors in Rural Areas

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to test a multi-part approach to help young female cancer survivors in rural areas better engage with reproductive health care that matches their personal goals. The study focuses on females aged 15 to 50 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving oncology care. The goal is to see if this supportive intervention can improve their involvement in reproductive health decisions and services. The intervention includes a reproductive health needs screening done during oncology visits to understand each patients desire for children and contraception needs. Patients then have a session with a social worker for personalized education about infertility risks related to cancer and treatment, along with support to pursue care that fits their reproductive goals. Finally, a telehealth consultation with a reproductive specialist lasting about an hour is provided. All eligible patients at participating rural oncology clinics receive this multi-component intervention. Participants will be monitored for their engagement in goal-aligned reproductive health care 12 weeks after the oncology visit. The study will track how well patients follow through with recommended care and support their reproductive health choices. This trial is sponsored by the University of California, San Diego, and participation involves regular oncology visits where the intervention is delivered and assessed over the course of several weeks.

Intervening on Women's Health for Rural Young Cancer Survivors