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Women with breast cancer and importance of early
referral to fertility preservation
Up until now, what the cancer patients gained by early referral to fertility preservation was not scientifically studied. Our work proved that women with breast cancer who are referred to fertility preservation early during the process, before breast surgery, can preserve a larger number of eggs or embryos, because they have time to undergo multiple cycles of fertility preservation treatment. We also showed that, if they are referred early, they on average start chemotherapy a month earlier then those referred after breast surgery. Our study highlights and proves the importance of those that are involved early in the diagnosis and care of breast cancer to be alert about the necessity of early referral to fertility preservation so that these women can maximize their chance of future conception and do so in a safe manner.
Bibliographic Reference:
Kutluk Oktay Institute for Fertility Preservation, New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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