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 patients뾲he 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.
밫his excellent text is an invaluable resource and a 뱈ust 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
Content Level ?Professional/practitioner
Keywords ?Banking - Cancer - Clinical Cases - Embryo - Female - Fertility - Male - Oncofertility - Oocyte - Pregnancy -
Preservation - Quality of Life - Survivorship - Treatment
Related subjects ?Gynecology - Oncology & Hematology - Public Health
Table of Contnts
Part I Fertility Risks for Cancer Patients
1 Gonadotoxicity of Cancer Therapies in Pediatric and Reproductive-Age Females
Jennifer Levine
2 Gonadotoxicity of Cancer Therapies in Pediatric and Reproductive-Age Males
Jill P. Ginsberg
Part II Options for Preserving Fertility
3 Fertility Preservation in Males
Robert Brannigan
4 Embryo and Oocyte Banking
Lynn M. Westphal and Jamie A.M. Massie
5 Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Transplantation
Laxmi Kondapalli, MD, MS
6 The Role of In Vitro Maturation in Fertility Preservation
Peter S. Uzelac, Greg L. Christiansen, and Steven T. Nakajima
7 Mitigating the Risk: The Role of Ovarian Transposition and Medical Suppression
Jaime M. Knopman and Nicole Noyes
Part III: Care of the Oncofertility Patient
8 The Birds and the Bees and the Bank: Talking With Families About Future Fertility Amidst a Cancer
Diagnosis
Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Caprice A. Knapp, and Devin Murphy
9 Addressing the Three Most Frequently Asked Questions of a Bioethicist in an Oncofertility Setting
Lisa Campo-Engelstein
10 Pregnancy in Cancer Patients and Survivors
Eileen Wang
11 Communication Between Oncofertility Providers and Patients
Jennifer Mersereau
Part IV Oncofertility in Clinical Practice
12 Setting up an Oncofertility Program
H. Irene Su, Lindsay Ray, and R. Jeffery Chang
13 Patient Navigation and Coordination of Care for the Oncofertility Patient: A Practical Guide
Kristin Smith, Brenda Efymow, and Clarisa Gracia
14 Preparing an Interdisciplinary Workforce in Oncofertility ?A suggested educational and research
training program
Christos Coutifaris
Part V Clinical Cases in Oncofertility and Resources
15 Clinical Cases in Oncofertility
16 Appendices