Research in a new field called oncofertility has advanced the ability of doctors to preserve the reproductive health of women, men and children who are diagnosed with cancer.
Studies have revealed the powerful chemotherapy and radiation used to save cancer patients’ lives can also destroy their fertility. Yet, many oncologists aren’t familiar with these new strategies to help their patients.
A leading oncofertility researcher and a breast surgical oncologist from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have written a guide to help doctors navigate their patients through the new technologies to preserve their fertility and understand the fertility threats posed by cancer treatments. The guide, based on the latest research, offers strategies based on each kind of cancer, age and gender of the patient.
The article is published in the February 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine and is included in the NEJM Audio Summary.
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