Fertility and Sexuality
The permanent changes in reproductive function
are now recognized as one of the most prevalent
side effects of cancer therapy. Over the past
three decades cancer fighting treatments including
chemotherapy, radiation and surgery have led
to major advances in the cure rates of various
malignancies occurring during the reproductive
years, but all have the potential to cause permanent
infertility.
While several successful fertility
preservation options are available, they are
underutilized due to a general lack of awareness,
education and financial resources. To learn more,
visit Fertile
Hope.
The physicians and staff at the Joan Karnell
Cancer Center recognize the importance of preserving
fertility and we partner with physicians at Pennsylvania
Hospital and the University
of Pennsylvania Health System to provide the latest information
and resources on fertility for our patients undergoing
cancer treatment.
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