Oncofertility Navigation Provides Fertility Assistance for Patients with Cancer

AONN+ Blog published on November 29, 2021 in Research

Cancer treatments may cause impairment of fertility, and fertility preservation provides patients with options for family-building after they successfully fight their disease. Duke University researchers utilized oncofertility navigation to reduce access barriers to fertility counseling and preservation.

Impairment of Fertility Due to Cancer Treatment

Impaired fertility is a common late effect of cancer treatment for male and female survivors.


 
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