JCO: Editorial - Ovarian Suppression for Prevention of Premature Menopause and Infertility: Empty Promise or Effective Therapy? (in Breast Cancer) see note/your comments? Ovarian Cancer and Us OVARIAN CANCER and US Ovarian Cancer and Us

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Thursday, February 09, 2012

JCO: Editorial - Ovarian Suppression for Prevention of Premature Menopause and Infertility: Empty Promise or Effective Therapy? (in Breast Cancer) see note/your comments?



Blogger's Note:  compared with other young cancer survivors??
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"Fertility and premature menopause are major concerns for young patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer. Young women with breast cancer face particular challenges when considering future fertility compared with other young cancer survivors.1 The greatest concern is whether preservation of ovarian function and a subsequent pregnancy in a breast cancer survivor could increase the risk of recurrence, particularly in patients with hormone receptor–positive disease....."

See accompanying article on page 533

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