Breast cancer, fertility preservation and reproduction: [electronic resource] /: Nicoletta Biglia, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori, editors.

Biglia, Nicoletta,; Peccatori, F.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-17278-1

Breast cancer, fertility preservation and reproduction [electronic resource] / Nicoletta Biglia, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori, editors.

Biglia, Nicoletta, editor.; Peccatori, F. (Fedro), editor.

2015

RC280.B8

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Title

Breast cancer, fertility preservation and reproduction [electronic resource] / Nicoletta Biglia, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori, editors.

ISBN

9783319172781 electronic book
3319172786 electronic book
9783319172774

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17278-1

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Cham : Springer, 2015.

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English

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1 online resource (vii, 102 pages) : color illustrations

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10.1007/978-3-319-17278-1 doi

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RC280.B8

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616.99/44906

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.

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Biglia, Nicoletta, editor.
Peccatori, F. (Fedro), editor.

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