Fertilität und Krebs – Skizzierung des Problemfeldes

Autor: Elmar Brähler, Anke Matthes, Hermann J. Berberich, Bernhard Strauß, Diana Richter, Henry Alexander, Kristina Geue
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: PPmP - Psychotherapie · Psychosomatik · Medizinische Psychologie. 61:246-253
ISSN: 1439-1058
0937-2032
Popis: 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.
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