Breast cancer, fertility preservation and reproduction /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:1 online resource (vii, 102 pages) : color illustrations
Language:English
Series:Online access with purchase: Springer (t)
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11093773
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Other authors / contributors:Biglia, Nicoletta, editor.
Peccatori, F. (Fedro), editor.
ISBN:9783319172781
3319172786
3319172778
9783319172774
9783319172774
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 14, 2015).
Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview on fertility issues in patients with breast cancer . The impact of treatments on fertility is clearly explained and all the available options for fertility preservation are discussed. Guidance is offered on management options when breast cancer arises during pregnancy and when pregnancy occurs after breast cancer. In addition, the management of high risk patients with regard to their reproductive life, risks of assisted reproduction, optimal contraception is enclosed. Answers are provided to a wide range of questions, including: What fertility sparing options are available for ER+ patients? Is ovarian tissue freezing ready for prime time? What is the role of LHRH analogues?What is the impact of pregnancy after breast cancer? What advice should be given on the timing of pregnancy after treatment? Is breast feeding possible? Physicians will find this book an invaluable aid in providing flawless counseling to their patients and ensuring that they receive optimal management.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319172774
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-17278-1