Why Focus Under Forty™? Because cancer is the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), whose age range spans from 15 to 39. Consequently, the educational programs offered are designed to shed light on the unique biology and care issues that are associated with patients with ca…
This presentation, part of the Fertility Preservation Issues (AYA Females) course on ASCO University (http://university.asco.org), includes the case of a 20-year-old student with Ewing Sarcoma who wishes to conceive naturally in the future. Issues related to oocyte and ovarian tissue banking are discussed.
This presentation, part of the Fertility Preservation Issues (AYA Females) course on ASCO University (http://university.asco.org), includes the case of a 34-year-old woman with breast cancer who wants to get pregnant following treatment for her disease. Management options for preserving her fertility are discussed.