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Marla Lipsyc-Sharf1, Ann H Partridge2
1Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Yawkey 1238, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
Abstract:
Fertility and sexual health may be impaired by early breast cancer treatment in young women, and these issues should be addressed at diagnosis and through survivorship. Future fertility interest and risk should be considered and communicated, and early referral made to an infertility specialist for those interested. Data regarding safety of fertility preservation options as well as pregnancy after breast cancer are overall reassuring. Patients should be counseled about the impact of systemic therapies and breast surgeries on sexual health outcomes and educated about and referred as needed for available strategies for prevention and management of impairment.
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