| Autor: |
Barbara A. Lockart, Karen E. Kinahan, Christina E. Boots, Aarati Didwania |
| Rok vydání: |
2019 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Textbook of Oncofertility Research and Practice ISBN: 9783030028671 |
| DOI: |
10.1007/978-3-030-02868-8_2 |
| Popis: |
Survival rates in childhood and adolescent cancer have risen over the past decades, leading to the potential for desiring a family as a survivor. Young adults with cancer (patients diagnosed between ages of 15 and 39) are a recognized group of patients with special needs including fertility preservation and access to care. These patient groups together are referred to Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult (CAYA) oncology and have been a focus in oncofertility since its inception. Research on outcomes of gonadal toxicity from cancer treatment modalities has been abundant and led to practitioners being proactive as standards of care have changed to address fertility-preserving options at diagnosis or at relapse of disease. Ethical issues and access to these services have been a concern in the younger population of CAYA cancer patients. Infertility and sterility have been known to cause psychological distress, and healthcare providers need to be aware of this and trained to address fertility effects and develop strategies to meet their survivor’s needs. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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