Fertility Issues
Overview
Any procedure or medication that interferes with the functioning of the testes or ovaries affects fertility. The choices made before cancer treatment begins can determine whether the patient will remain fertile after treatment. Prior to deciding on a treatment plan, it is important for the patient to discuss the issue of fertility with the treatment team so that all options, with their associated risks, can be considered.
Conventional cancer treatments and their effects on fertility
Cancer is usually treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation, with the type and stage of the cancer dictating the treatment regimen...
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