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Table 2 Sections and information included in the evaluated oncofertility decision support resources

From: An evaluation of oncofertility decision support resources among breast cancer patients and health care providers

Decision Support Resources

Sections and Information

Decision Aids

Patient Educational Materials

Australian Decision Aid

Netherlands Decision Aid

Sunnybrook Option Grid

LIVESTRONG Booklet

LIVESTRONG FB† Option Tool

MyOncofertility (now SaveMyFertility)

Background Information

Explanation of female fertility

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Explanation of female infertility

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General factors that affect fertility

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Role of health care provider

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Fertility Options Before Treatment

Wait and see

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Egg freezing

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Embryo freezing

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Ovarian tissue freezing

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Ovarian suppression

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Ovarian transposition

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Ovarian shielding

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Fertility-sparing surgery (e.g., Trachelectomy)

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–

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In vitro maturation

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–

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Parenthood Options After Treatment

No more children

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Egg donation

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Embryo donation

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Surrogacy

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Adoption

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Foster parenting

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Natural conception/ Fertility testing

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Information on Cancer/ Support

Cancer diagnosis

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Cancer therapies

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Possible fertility outcomes after cancer or cancer therapies

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Cancer/ therapies and impact on fertility

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Cancer/ therapies and pregnancy or lactation

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Effects on family, children, and relationships

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Psychosocial concerns

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Other Sections

Values clarification method

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Personal stories

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Health care provider directed questions

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Sources for more information

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Notes section

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References

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Glossary

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Length of the resource

66 pages (2011)

37 pages (2016)

5 chapters, 26 information pages

1 page

11 pages

(6 pages female specific)

2 website pages, dropdown option grid for each option presented

5 chapters, 47 questions for females (patient section)

  1. †Abbreviations: FB family-building