Preserving Fertility in the Reproductive Age Female Patient with Cancer: The Critical Role of Collaboration Amongst Reproductive Endocrinologists, Ob/Gyns, and Oncologists

Summary: <p>CME credits: 0.50 Valid until: 01/21/2015 Claim your CME credit at http://www.reachmd.com/cmedetails.aspx?sid=6883</p><p>Advances in chemotherapy and radiation have increased survival in cancer patients, but many of these life-saving treatments often result in the loss of fertility. Breakthroughs in ovarian tissue cryopreservation and in vitro follicle maturation are brightening the outlook for preserving fertility in young women with cancer that are treated with potent oncotherapies. It is increasingly a possibility due to high survivorship rates in general and emerging reproductive technologies that give patients and their families options at the time of diagnosis to ensure a patient's future fertility. Oncofertility has emerged as an interdisciplinary field bridging biomedical and social sciences; and, examines issues regarding an individual's fertility options, choice and goals in light of cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.</p> <p><strong>Estimated time to complete activity:</strong> 30 minutes</p> <p><img src="../images/cmsimages/CME/project_oncology_257.jpg" border="0" alt="Project Oncology" title="Project Oncology" width="257" height="53"></p>