Fertility Preservation for Individuals Facing an Oncology Diagnosis and Treatment

Learning Objectives
Discuss the psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis on adolescents and adults
Understand the barriers cancer patients may face when pursuing fertility preservation
Describe the importance of fertility preservation as part of comprehensive cancer care for pre-pubertal and reproductive-age patients
Summarize how cancer treatments may lead to a loss of fertility
Discuss the fertility preservation options that are available to male and female patients
Identify currently available established therapies used for assisted reproductive technology