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Germ Cell Cancer
Survivors of rare ovarian cancer retain fertility, have positive relationships, study finds
July 14th, 2007
Ovarian germ cell tumor patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and fertility-sparing surgery are likely to retain their menstrual function and reproductive ability, according to the largest and most comprehensive survey of survivors ever conducted. The new prospective study, published in the July 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology and conducted by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Gynecologic Oncology Group, also found that despite having reproductive and sexual concerns, survivors were more likely than their healthy counterparts to be involved in meaningful, positive relationships. Ovarian cancer is...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2007-07-14)
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