Preserving fertility after cancer

CA Cancer J Clin. 2005 Jul-Aug;55(4):211-28; quiz 263-4. doi: 10.3322/canjclin.55.4.211.

Abstract

In this review, the reproductive impact of treatments for several common cancers and options to maintain fertility in women and men undergoing treatment for these cancers will be discussed. The options available to any particular cancer survivor will depend on her or his age at the time of diagnosis and treatment, cancer type and primary site, stage, and type of treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility / etiology*
  • Infertility / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Ovary / physiology
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiation Injuries
  • Semen Preservation
  • Testis / physiology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents