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    • Bioethics
    • Oncology

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    • French bioethics law recognizes fertility preservation as a right.
    • Fertility preservation is typically performed before gonadotoxic cancer treatments.
    • The ethical and legal considerations for patients with limited life expectancy are complex.

    Purpose:

    • To examine the lawfulness of fertility preservation for patients with limited life expectancy.
    • To present arguments for and against fertility preservation in this specific context.
    • To outline the clinical team's approach to this ethical dilemma.

    Summary:

    • This paper discusses the legal and ethical debate surrounding fertility preservation for cancer patients facing a limited life expectancy.
    • It analyzes the arguments for and against the procedure in this challenging scenario.
    • The authors share their clinical team's decision-making framework.

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    • Provides guidance on navigating complex ethical decisions in fertility preservation.
    • Informs clinicians and patients about the legal and ethical landscape.
    • Contributes to the ongoing discussion on reproductive rights in palliative care settings.