Publications by authors named "Jennifer Sangster"

Purpose: For many young women with early breast cancer, fertility is a priority. Interventions to retain fertility options generally need to be accessed before chemotherapy, but many women do not receive information regarding these options in a timely fashion. Knowledge about fertility and decisional conflict has not previously been measured in young patients with breast cancer considering future pregnancies.

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Few studies have examined the cognitive profile of young children with NF1. In this study, 26 children with NF1 (M(age) = 5 years 3 months) were compared with 21 peer comparisons (M(age) = 4 years 8 months) and available normative data on neuropsychological measures. Children with NF1 demonstrated the characteristic downward shift in IQ, poor visuospatial constructional skills, and inattention.

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The aim of this study was to explore in detail the psychosocial impact of either having familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or being at risk for FAP amongst young adults. In-depth interviews were conducted with eleven individuals aged 18-35 with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of, or at risk of developing FAP. While being at risk did not seem to have a major psychosocial impact upon clinically unaffected participants, clinically affected individuals discussed a number of major stressors including issues in relation to changes in body image and physical functioning as a result of surgery, concerns about discussing FAP with new partners, difficulties in relation to childbearing decision-making, and impact on employment.

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