1. [Fertility and cancer--outlining of the issue].
- Author
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Richter D, Geue K, Matthes A, Berberich HJ, Alexander H, Strauss B, and Brähler E
- Subjects
- Adult, Antineoplastic Agents adverse effects, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Infertility, Female etiology, Infertility, Female psychology, Infertility, Male etiology, Infertility, Male psychology, Male, Neoplasms surgery, Physician-Patient Relations, Postoperative Care, Reproductive Medicine, Young Adult, Fertility physiology, Neoplasms complications
- Abstract
The subject "fertility and cancer" becomes increasingly important due to a steadily improving of survival rates of young patients. It is essential for patients being informed about possible consequences of their cancer disease and required medical care concerning a prospective parenthood. Any loss of fertility implies an additional devastating burden and rearrangement of the concept of life regarding to family planning. A transparent conversation about carefully considered treatment options of fertility preservation should be offered to the patients. Expertise on the part of oncologists about possible risks and a good physician-patient-communication are indispensable. Today fertility preserving strategies are available for females and males and could symbolise a bridge in the future. Prospective parenthood plays an important role for cancer patients. For using all opportunities of fertility preserving strategies offered to every patient, a close cooperation between oncologists and specialists in reproductive medicine is needed., (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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- 2011
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