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Oncofertility Medical Practice

Clinical Issues and Implementation

  • Provides cutting-edge information on current practices and new developments

  • Includes clinical cases for engaging high-yield learning

  • Written by the most well respected world leaders in the field of oncofertility

  • Includes a valuable section on how to set up an oncofertility practice

  • Incorporates best practices from the experience of the National Physician Cooperative

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Fertility Risks for Cancer Patients

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Options for Preserving Fertility

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
    2. Fertility Preservation in Males

      • Landon Trost, Robert Brannigan
      Pages 27-50
    3. Embryo and Oocyte Banking

      • Lynn M. Westphal, Jamie A. M. Massie
      Pages 51-61
    4. Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Transplantation

      • Laxmi A. Kondapalli
      Pages 63-75
    5. The Role of In Vitro Maturation in Fertility Preservation

      • Peter S. Uzelac, Greg L. Christensen, Steven T. Nakajima
      Pages 77-89
  4. Care of the Oncofertility Patient

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105
    2. Pregnancy in Cancer Patients and Survivors

      • Eileen Wang
      Pages 129-148
  5. Oncofertility in Clinical Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 161-161
    2. Setting Up an Oncofertility Program

      • H. Irene Su, Lindsay Ray, R. Jeffrey Chang
      Pages 163-173
  6. Clinical Cases in Oncofertility and Resources

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201

About this book

Oncofertility is a specialty that bridges the disciplines of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and oncology, with the goal of expanding the reproductive options of cancer patients. Given fertility risks associated with specific cancer treatments, as well as the improved long-term survival made possible by these therapies, there has been growing interest in expanding reproductive options for cancer patients. Indeed, both cancer survivors and the medical community have acknowledged the importance of patient counseling and the pursuit of fertility preservation options prior to starting cancer treatment.

Oncofertility Medical Practice: Clinical Issues and Implementation is the third in a series of timely and indispensable books on fertility preservation for cancer patients—the first one focused on advances in basic science research and the second one offered ethical, legal, and social perspectives on the theme. This book elucidates the latest practices and emerging treatments in oncofertility and provides necessary information on the successes, risks, and limitations of fertility preserving technologies. Authoritative and insightful, written by an impressive multi-disciplinary cadre of specialists, this book is a valuable up-to-date resource for all those practicing in this demanding field.

“This excellent text is an invaluable resource and a “must read” for clinicians and researchers interested in Oncofertility. The editors and authors need to be congratulated for their fine work.” Roger A. Lobo, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University and Past President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Reviews

From the reviews:

“The book has 15 chapters, divided into five parts. In addition there are seven appendices. There are 25 contributors, all from USA. … This is an excellent review of oncofertility, not only for gynecologists, but also for other specialties handling children and reproductive age men and women with cancer.” (Tom Tanbo, AOGS Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Vol. 92 (1), January, 2013)

“Oncofertility Medical Practice: Clinical Issues and Implementation has successfully contrived to bring together an understanding of the theoretical principles of gonadal effects of cancer therapy with all the clinical and practical aspects of fertility preservation for cancer survivors. The book should be read by both oncologist and fertility specialists, as it presents clearly the degree of overlap that is required by the different healthcare providers to achieve a meaningful outcome for the cancer patient. … This is a comprehensive and very well-written book … .” (Nivedita Reddy, The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Vol. 15 (2), 2013)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Perelman School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

    Clarisa Gracia

  • Northwestern University, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA

    Teresa K Woodruff

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Oncofertility Medical Practice

  • Book Subtitle: Clinical Issues and Implementation

  • Editors: Clarisa Gracia, Teresa K Woodruff

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9425-7

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2012

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-9424-0Published: 12 July 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-0172-2Published: 08 August 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-9425-7Published: 11 July 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 292

  • Topics: Reproductive Medicine, Oncology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Endocrinology

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eBook USD 89.00
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Softcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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