The field of adolescent and young adult oncology (AYAO) is developing and evolving, providing fertile ground for debate, discussion and the exchange of opinions. In the “Controversies” feature of the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, the editors pose a key AYAO question to people from various organizations, geographical locations and professions. In this issue, they asked respondents about the challenges they encounter conducting qualitative psychosocial research for AYA patients and survivors. Click on the link below to see what oncofertility researcher, Gwendolyn Quinn, had to say.