Cancer and Fertility
This unique textbook is designed to provide a summary of state of the art developments in both male and female fertility and its association with cancer for both new and experienced practitioners. Clear, concise and readable, the text allows the read
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Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr. Editor
Cancer and Fertility
CURRENT CLINICAL UROLOGY ERIC A. KLEIN, MD, SERIES EDITOR PROFESSOR OF SURGERY CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SECTION OF UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY GLICKMAN UROLOGICAL AND KIDNEY INSTITUTE CLEVELAND, OH
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Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr. Editor
Cancer and Fertility
Editor Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr. Department of Urology Lerner College of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH, USA
ISSN 2197-7194 ISSN 2197-7208 (electronic) Current Clinical Urology ISBN 978-3-319-27709-7 ISBN 978-3-319-27711-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-27711-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938265 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Humana Press imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
To my son, Ned, who is on a path to be an incredible man; my daughter, Emily, who is a bright star for the world; and my beautiful wife, Amy, who has stood by me for over 30 years, I dedicate this book to you. Without your love and support, this would not have been possible.
Preface
We are fortunate to live in a time where, despite a growing incidence of cancer in patients in their reproductive years, medical advances have allowed for long-term survival in the majority of such individuals. While cancer cure must remain our paramount goal, a growing number of patients face quality of life sequela from both the effects of the malignancy and the subsequent treatment. Numerous surveys of pre- and postpubertal cancer survivors reveal disappointment and regret over failure to consider fertility preservation during the period of cancer treatment. This text is unique in its consideration of reproductive options for both male and female cancer survivors. Drawing on the experience of international experts in the field, this textboo
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