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Many women who have been diagnosed with cancer think preserving their fertility is important and want information about their options. However, patients may not feel comfortable bringing up fertility issues.
Many adult survivors of childhood cancer feel fertility preservation and the ability to have a future family are important. Understanding there may be fertility preservation options available and referring children and their parents in a timely manner to reproductive specialists can improve their future quality of life.