Oncofertility Medical Practice

Gracia, Clarisa R.; Woodruff, Teresa K.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-9425-7

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“…Ovarian grafts can be transplanted back to the pelvis or subcutaneous areas for oocyte maturation [26]. There has not been pregnancies achieved using frozen-thawed ovarian tissue taken from prepubertal girls [27], possibly for the high numbers of abnormal non-growing oocytes [28].…”

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“…In prepubertal boys, testicular tissue cryopreservation is the only possibility for fertility preservation. Spermatogonial diploid stem cells could possibly develop into mature cells after transplantation [16], but this method still remains experimental at the present time [20]. There is also a concern that with testicular tissue autotransplant the malignancy can be reseeded [21].…”

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Fertility preservation in cancer patients: The global framework

Linkeviciute

Boniolo

Chiavari

et al. 2014

Cancer Treatment Reviews

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Cancer treatment is the most frequent cause of reduced fertility in cancer patients, with up to 80% of survivors affected. None of the established or experimental fertility preservation methods can assure parenthood; instead it may provide a future opportunity to overcome treatment induced sterility. Previous research demonstrated that fertility counselling has clinical and psychological benefit. Therefore, such patient services are recommended by internationally recognized guidelines. Around 70-75% of young cancer survivors in retrospective studies are reported to desire parenthood but the numbers of patients who use fertility preservation services prior treatment are significantly lower. Moreover, despite existing guidelines healthcare professionals worldwide lack practical knowledge and have personal biases which prevent addressing fertility preservation issues adequately. Surveys of healthcare professionals report the following barriers: lack of time and knowledge about existing options, poor prognosis, and delay in treatment, patient's age, partnership status, existing children, sexual orientation and socioeconomic situation. Moreover, fertility preservation consultation is not limited to medical aspects. Patient's fears, expectations and priorities shaped by personal values have to be addressed in a light of medical necessities, realistic survival prognosis, socio-cultural environment and availability of resources. We call for a need of framework for patient centred fertility counselling with a proposal that such framework should include support in decision making which would help patients to understand medical aspects of their cancer, realistic fertility preservation options, identify their preferences based on personal values and goals. Optional support services could also include legal guidance, psychological and spiritual support and financial counselling.

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Fertility preservation in cancer patients: The global framework

Linkeviciute

Boniolo

Chiavari

et al. 2014

Cancer Treatment Reviews

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Male Reproductive Tumors

2022

Global Epidemiology of Cancer

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Oncofertility patient navigation: The frontlines of fertility and reproductive health care in cancer

Whiteside,

Frias,

Clifford

et al. 2023

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Oncofertility is an emerging field that incorporates diverse disciplines working together to care for oncology patients from birth to adulthood who are facing surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy that may impact their fertility potential and reproductive function. Providing this care to newly diagnosed oncology patients in an expedited manner can be challenging. There is currently a paucity of published data about how this care is provided, training and education of individuals providing this care, and patient‐reported outcomes related specifically to oncofertility care. The role of the oncofertility patient navigator is to bridge the institutional and disciplinary boundaries so oncology patients of all ages can receive timely information regarding fertility risk and preservation options at diagnosis and throughout survivorship care. The purpose of this paper is to define the role of the oncofertility patient navigator within diverse models of care and health care systems, and provide a framework for ongoing efforts to improve reproductive care for those affected by cancer in their years of child‐bearing potential.

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Oncofertility Medical Practice

Cited by 12 publications

References 113 publications

Fertility preservation in cancer patients: The global framework

Fertility preservation in cancer patients: The global framework

Male Reproductive Tumors

Oncofertility patient navigation: The frontlines of fertility and reproductive health care in cancer

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