Fertility and breast cancer: A literature review of counseling, preservation options and outcomes.

Publication

Fertility and breast cancer: A literature review of counseling, preservation options and outcomes.

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 27, 2021

Moragón Santiago, Di Liello Raimondo, Bermejo Begoña, Hernando Cristina, Olcina Aguado Ernesto Francisco, Chirivella Isabel, Lluch Ana, Cejalvo Juan Miguel, Martínez María Teresa

Citation

Moragón S, Di Liello R, Bermejo B, Hernando C, Olcina Aguado E, Chirivella I, Lluch A, Cejalvo J, Martínez M. Fertility and breast cancer: A literature review of counseling, preservation options and outcomes. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 166:103461.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 166

Publication Date

Aug 27, 2021

Issn Electronic

1879-0461

Pages

103461

Brief description/objective

Fertility preservation is an important issue in breast cancer patients undergoing oncological treatment. Fertility counseling is a crucial need given the physical and psychological stress experienced by patients. Cryopreservation of mature oocytes is currently the standard fertility-preserving procedure. Other options such as ovarian tissue preservation or gonadal protection during chemotherapy are still experimental, but have proven effectiveness. Prompt referral to a fertility unit is highly recommended in order to ensure quality of care. In this article, we focus on the different strategies to preserve fertility in breast cancer patients, assessing also the safety of pregnancy and breastfeeding after cancer. A systemic literature review was performed for research articles published in English in PubMed, or as abstracts from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meetings, using the search terms "breast cancer" and "fertility".