[Fertility and cancer--outlining of the issue].
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.
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Department für Psychische Gesundheit, Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie & Medizinische Soziologie, Leipzig. diana.richter@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
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D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011182:Postoperative Care; D018456:Reproductive Medicine; D055815:Young Adult
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents