Reproductive issues in the gynecologic cancer patient Journal Article
| Authors: | Carter, J.; Lewin, S.; Abu Rustum, N.; Sonoda, Y. |
| Article Title: | Reproductive issues in the gynecologic cancer patient |
| Abstract: | Clinicians, researchers, and survivorship communities are beginning to recognize the late effects of cancer treatment, such as infertility, and the negative impact this can have on cancer survivorship. Reproductive concerns that emerge within cancer experiences have been shown to be negatively associated with quality of life. Gynecologic cancer can present before childbearing has been started or completed, during pregnancy, or can even arise out of pregnancy, as is the case with gestational trophoblastic disease. Parenthood has been cited as an important aspect of cancer survivorship. As a result, interest concerning fertility preservation, reproductive concerns, and family-building options in cancer survivorship has increased, in addition to awareness of the emotional ramifications of cancer-related infertility. Education and support are clearly an essential component of cancer survivorship. Furthermore, more attention and investigation is still needed about the reproductive issues of gynecologic cancer survivors in the future. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; surgical technique; disease course; review; cancer risk; cancer staging; outcome assessment; cancer diagnosis; endometrium cancer; salpingooophorectomy; treatment indication; disease association; quality of life; ovary cancer; histology; infertility; genital neoplasms, female; cancer invasion; conservative treatment; gestational age; uterine cervix cancer; pregnancy; hormonal therapy; ca 125 antigen; gynecologic cancer; emotionality; pregnancy complications, neoplastic; radical hysterectomy; infertility, female; economic aspect; female genital tract tumor; curettage; chorionic gonadotropin beta subunit; trophoblastic tumor; megestrol acetate; medroxyprogesterone acetate; reproduction; sex cord tumor; hormone blood level; gestagen; uterine cervix conization; self-help groups; family planning; reproductive techniques, assisted; precancer; pregnancy complication; birth control; gynecologic disease; parental attitude |
| Journal Title: | Oncology (Norwalk) |
| Volume: | 21 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0890-9091 |
| Publisher: | C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group |
| Date Published: | 2007-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 598 |
| End Page: | 606 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 17536344 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 3" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: OCLGE" - "Source: Scopus" |
