Perspective Of Young Breast Cancer Survivors (Bcs) On Fertility Preservation (Fp) Referral.

113 Background: Despite ASCO recommendations (2006, 2013), young cancer patients are frequently not spoken to about the potential effects of treatment on future fertility and are denied the option of FP. Last year we began a 5 year study (SPOKE: Surgeon and Patient Oncofertility Knowledge Enhancement) to increase FP discussion and referral rates of Canadian breast surgeons. To design effective interventions, in addition to interviewing and surveying surgeons we conducted in-depth interviews with young BCS. Methods: Thirty minute semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with BCS diagnosed u003c age 40 to explore their oncofertility experiences and their recommendations for future patients. Eligible BCS were recruited by oncologists and fertility specialists. A patient sample was deliberately chosen to reflect diversity of tumor stage, patient demographics and fertility experiences. A $20 incentive was given to each interviewee. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and the data analyz...