Improving access to fertility care for cancer survivors
Health equity in fertility specialty care among cancer survivors
This study is looking at the challenges that cancer survivors in their childbearing years face when trying to access fertility preservation and treatments, and it aims to find ways to make these services easier to reach for everyone, no matter their background or situation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999474 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the barriers that reproductive-age cancer survivors face in accessing fertility preservation and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). It examines how individual factors like race and insurance status, as well as neighborhood characteristics and policies, contribute to disparities in fertility care. By identifying these obstacles, the research aims to develop strategies to improve access to fertility services for cancer survivors, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve their family planning goals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are reproductive-age individuals who have survived cancer and are seeking fertility preservation options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of reproductive age or those who do not have a history of cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to fertility preservation options for cancer survivors, enhancing their chances of starting a family.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted disparities in access to fertility care, indicating that addressing these issues could lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rauh-Hain, Jose Alejandro — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Rauh-Hain, Jose Alejandro
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.