Table 2.

Standardized factor loadings from the six-factor RCAC model

RCAC Subscale/Item	Factor Loadings
Fertility Potential
1. I am afraid I won’t be able to have any (more) children.	.736**
8. I am worried about my ability to get pregnant (again).	.862**
17. I am concerned that I may not be able to have (more) children.	.885**
Partner Disclosure
3. I worry about telling my (potential) spouse/partner that I may be unable to have children.	.864**
7. I am concerned that my (potential) spouse/partner will be disappointed if I can’t get pregnant.	.678**
16. The thought of telling my (potential) spouse/partner that I may be unable to have children makes me uncomfortable.	.893**
Child’s Health
2. I am worried about passing on a genetic risk for cancer to my children.	.857**
9. I am worried about how my family history might affect my children’s health.	.793**
18. I am afraid my children would have a high chance of getting cancer.	.842**
Personal Health
4. I am scared of not being around to take care of my children someday.	.665**
11. Having (more) children will make me more nervous about getting cancer again.	.453**
13. I am cautious about having (more) children because I might not be around to raise them.	.899**
Acceptance
5. I can accept it if I’m unable to have (more) children.	.688**
10. I will be happy with life whether or not I have (more) children someday.	.808**
15. I will feel content if I do not have (more) children.	.894**
Becoming Pregnant
6. I am overwhelmed by thought of trying to get pregnant (again).	.638**
12. I worry that getting pregnant (again) would take too much time and effort.	.371**
14. It is stressful to think about trying to get pregnant (again).	.819**

Note.

^**p < .01.