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Breast Cancer
Research findings from University of Pennsylvania update understanding of breast cancer
March 26th, 2009
"Purpose of review To outline the risks of infertility from breast cancer treatment, and to illustrate current techniques in preserving fertility in breast-cancer patients who wish to become pregnant after treatment is Concluded. Recent findings Breast cancer often affects women of reproductive age," scientists in the United States report. "Although treatment is effective, cytotoxic chemotherapy causes ovarian reserve depletion, whereas hormonal therapy necessitates a delay in pregnancy, resulting in infertility. Patients of reproductive age should be referred to fertility specialists to explore methods of fertility preservation upon diagnosis. The best established...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-26)
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