Publisher's Synopsis
Bringing together more than a decade of dedicated investigation and clinical work, this unique textbook is a unified, comprehensive source for oncofertility research and medical practice that is both authoritative and up-to-date. It will serve as the primary oncofertility reference for the various medical disciplines that must be coordinated to provide care for young cancer patients. Moreover, it contains case studies that are prismatic for new entrants into the field.
- Fertility implications in both oncologic and non-oncologic settings
- Options for fertility preservation, both male and female
- Care of the oncofertility patient, including contraception and pregnancy considerations
- Oncofertility in clinical practice, from setting up a new program to genetic counseling and communication
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Advances in the basic science of oncofertility
Timely and utilizing the best current evidence, Textbook of Oncofertility Research and Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach will be an invaluable resource for students, residents, fellows and professionals in reproductive endocrinology, pediatric endocrinology, adult and pediatric oncology, adult and pediatric urology, breast surgery, radiation oncology and allied professions where iatrogenic treatments or genetic conditions result in infertility.
