Barriers to Accessing Fertility Preservation in Adolescents with Hodgkin Lymphoma in India.

This document discusses the barriers to accessing fertility preservation in adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma in India. The study found that only a small percentage of patients were offered fertility preservation, with affordability and accessibility being the main barriers in public and trust hospitals. In private hospitals, cultural acceptance and concerns about time involved were the main barriers. The study highlights the need for increased awareness and access to fertility preservation services in India, as well as the importance of counseling patients and their families about the potential impact of cancer treatment on fertility. [Extracted from the article]