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- Title
Fertility preservation during cancer treatment: The Korean Society for Fertility Preservation clinical guidelines.
- Authors
Jayeon Kim; Seul Ki Kim; Kyung Joo Hwang; Seok Hyun Kim
- Abstract
While many fertility preservation (FP) options now exist for reproductive-aged cancer patients, access to these services continues to be limited. A comprehensive FP program should be organized to serve oncofertility patients effectively. Also, much effort is needed from various individuals— patients, specialists from various fields, and consultants—to facilitate FP in a timely manner. Various challenges still exist in improving access to FP programs. To improve access to FP treatment, it is important to educate oncologists and patients via electronic tools and to actively navigate patients through the system. Reproductive endocrinology practices that receive oncofertility referrals must be equipped to provide a full range of options on short notice. A multidisciplinary team approach is required, involving physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, office staff, and laboratory personnel. The bottom line of FP patient care is to understand the true nature of each patient’s specific situation and to develop a patient flow system that will help build a successful FP program. Expanding the patient flow system to all comprehensive cancer centers will ensure that all patients are provided with adequate information regarding their fertility, regardless of geography.
- Subjects
MENTAL health services; HEALTH programs; LABORATORY personnel; PATHOLOGICAL psychology; NEUROLOGY
- Publication
Clinical & Experimental Reproductive Medicine, 2017, Vol 44, Issue 4, p171
- ISSN
2233-8233
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5653/cerm.2017.44.4.171