Synopses & Reviews
Oncofertility is a specialty that bridges the disciplines of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and oncology with the goal of expanding the reproductive options of cancer patients. This book is primarily intended for clinicians and researchers who wish to gain up to date information about the success, risks and limitations of fertility preserving technologies. The book has been divided into 4 parts. Part 1 is intended to review current fertility preserving technologies from experts in the field. Standard and experimental options will be presented for both male and female patients. The second part of the book will provide clinical cases to highlight strategies and challenges in the care of the oncofertility patient. Part 3 will provide practical guidance on how to establish an Oncofertility clinical program. Valuable resources from the national physician's cooperative of the Oncofertility Roadmap Grant will be provided including staffing needs, recommendations for coordination of care, templates for obtaining IRB approval for investigational fertility preserving strategies, and online resources for patients and providers. Part 4 highlights the future generation of Oncofertility specialists. Specifically, chapters will describe important elements of training from the perspective of a mentor and a trainee. Several young clinical investigators' work will be highlighted as well. The final section (Part 5) is intended to describe research in basic science that has lead to progress in the field and describe gaps in knowledge and future areas of basic science research, which are necessary to inform future clinical care.
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Oncofertility is a specialty that bridges the disciplines of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and oncology, with the goal of expanding the reproductive options of cancer patients. Given fertility risks associated with specific cancer treatments, as well as the improved long-term survival made possible by these therapies, there has been growing interest in expanding reproductive options for cancer patients. Indeed, both cancer survivors and the medical community have acknowledged the importance of patient counseling and the pursuit of fertility preservation options prior to starting cancer treatment.
"Oncofertility Medical Practice: Clinical Issues and Implementation" is the third in a series of timely and indispensable books on fertility preservation for cancer patients the first one focused on advances in basic science research and the second one offered ethical, legal, and social perspectives on the theme. This book elucidates the latest practices and emerging treatments in oncofertility and provides necessary information on the successes, risks, and limitations of fertility preserving technologies. Authoritative and insightful, written by an impressive multi-disciplinary cadre of specialists, this book is a valuable up-to-date resource for all those practicing in this demanding field.
This excellent text is an invaluable resource and a must read for clinicians and researchers interested in Oncofertility. The editors and authors need to be congratulated for their fine work. "Roger A. Lobo, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University and Past President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine""
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This book presents up-to-date information on the success, risks and limitations of fertility preserving technologies. Recounts current techniques and challenges in the care of oncofertility patients, and describes coming generations of oncofertility research.
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This timely book elucidates the latest practices and emerging treatments for fertility preservation in cancer patients.
Table of Contents
Introduction: What have we learned about the risk of infertility from the cancer survivorship study? Chuck Sklar/Green Part 1: Where we are today - clinical options for fertility preservation by experts in the field. Embryo Banking - success, stimulation protocols, evidence on how long one can wait before chemotherapy after cancer diagnosis Elizabeth Ginsberg Oocyte Banking - technological advancements, summary of success/risks and gaps in knowledge Nicole Noyes Oocyte or Embryo Banking after in vitro maturation of oocytes Chian,