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| Type: | Journal article |
| Title: | Management of fertility issues in cancer survivors |
| Author: | Tremellen, K. Petrucco, O. |
| Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2003; 32(1-2):15-18 |
| Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
| Issue Date: | 2003 |
| ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: With improved survival of cancer patients, the issue of fertility after treatment assumes greater importance. Consideration of fertility preserving measures before treatment needs to be considered. OBJECTIVE: To discuss an approach to management of fertlity issues in survivors of cancer. DISCUSSION Sensitive early counselling on fertility options is important to cancer survivors hoping to achieve a pregnancy. Assessment of fertility, the safety of a possible pregnancy and the impact of cancer treatments on future fertility treatments all need to be considered. |
| Keywords: | Ovary Uterus Testis Humans Radiotherapy Dosage Fertility Adult Child Survivors Female Male Primary Ovarian Insufficiency |
| Description (link): | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200301/28943 |
| Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Obstetrics and Gynaecology publications |
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