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[FERTILITY PRESERVATION IN YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS - CAN WE OPTIMIZE THE PATH?]
Irit Ben-Aharon1,2, Shifra Ash3,2, Avi Ben-Haroush4,2
1Institute of Oncology, Davidoff Center.
Harefuah
|May 29, 2017
Summary
Establishing a multidisciplinary oncofertility program significantly increases fertility preservation referrals for young cancer patients. Early intervention for chemotherapy-naïve patients maximizes fertility preservation success.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Oncology
- Oncofertility
Background:
- Cancer survival rates have improved, raising concerns about fertility in young patients.
- Oncofertility integrates oncology and fertility services for fertility preservation.
- A multidisciplinary program addresses fertility preservation in pediatric and young adult cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a designated multidisciplinary program for fertility preservation.
- To evaluate reproductive outcomes in pediatric and young adult cancer patients.
- To establish a prospective platform for oncofertility research.
Main Methods:
- Established a multidisciplinary program for pediatric and young adult cancer patients.
- Focused on a facilitated pathway for rapid fertility preservation.
- Designed as a platform for prospective evaluation of reproductive outcomes.
Main Results:
- Observed significantly higher referral rates after program launch.
- Achieved earlier referrals of chemotherapy-naïve patients.
- Referred 235 patients to the program over 3 years.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary programs enhance fertility preservation yield.
- Integration of specialists, lab resources, and rapid processes is key.
- The program demonstrates successful fertility preservation strategies for young cancer survivors.
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