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Cancer and its treatments can
significantly impair fertility in women and men, but many
cancer patients are not aware of this devastating consequence.
Fortunately, steps can be taken to preserve fertility during
cancer treatment; options available or under investigation
include shielding vulnerable reproductive system organs
during radiation treatment, sperm banking, and sperm, oocyte,
and embryo cryopreservation, among others. In this educational
program nurses will learn about the impact of cancer treatments
on fertility, options for preserving fertility in cancer
patients, special considerations for women with breast cancer,
and the importance of sharing this information with their
patients.
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