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Oncofertility in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Childhood cancer survivors cite reproductive health and future fertility as important to their quality of life in survivorship. The discipline of oncofertility has made significant progress in recent decades. With the development of risk stratification guidelines and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate counseling and expanding options for fertility preservation, fertility considerations in patients are being increasingly prioritized. However, various barriers continue to exist, and long-term success rates of certain fertility preservation methods remain unknown. It is essential to continue research and advocacy efforts to ensure all patients have access to reproductive health care throughout the continuum from cancer diagnosis through survivorship.

Source: Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2026.02.001

Authors: Rohini Chakravarthy, Monica M. Laronda, Sara Zarnegar-Lumley

Institutions: University of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital, Northwestern University, Lurie Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Biology and Fertility

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,950