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Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer.

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Fernbach, A; Lockart, B; Armus, CL; Bashore, LM; Levine, J; Kroon, L; Sylvain, G; Rodgers, C
Published in: Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
July 2014

As survival rates improve for pediatric cancers, increased attention has been paid to late effects of cancer therapy, in particular, infertility. Fertility preservation options are available for pre- and postpubertal cancer patients; however, many providers lack knowledge regarding options. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of current evidence and recommendations regarding fertility preservation options for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing cancer treatment. A systematic search was performed to identify fertility preservation evidence. Fifty-three studies and 4 clinical guidelines were used for the review. Final recommendations consisted of 2 strong and 1 weak recommendation for both female and male fertility preservation options. The treatment team should be knowledgeable about fertility preservation so that they can educate patients and families about available fertility preservation options. It is important to consider and discuss all available fertility options with patients at the time of diagnosis.

Published In

Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

DOI

EISSN

1532-8457

ISSN

1043-4542

Publication Date

July 2014

Volume

31

Issue

4

Start / End Page

211 / 222

Related Subject Headings

  • Nursing Process
  • Nursing
  • Neoplasms
  • Male
  • Infertility
  • Humans
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Female
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Clinical Protocols
 

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Fernbach, A., Lockart, B., Armus, C. L., Bashore, L. M., Levine, J., Kroon, L., … Rodgers, C. (2014). Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, 31(4), 211–222. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454214532025
Fernbach, Alison, Barbara Lockart, Cheryl L. Armus, Lisa M. Bashore, Jennifer Levine, Leah Kroon, Genevieve Sylvain, and Cheryl Rodgers. “Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer.Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 31, no. 4 (July 2014): 211–22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454214532025.
Fernbach A, Lockart B, Armus CL, Bashore LM, Levine J, Kroon L, et al. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer. Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. 2014 Jul;31(4):211–22.
Fernbach, Alison, et al. “Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer.Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, vol. 31, no. 4, July 2014, pp. 211–22. Epmc, doi:10.1177/1043454214532025.
Fernbach A, Lockart B, Armus CL, Bashore LM, Levine J, Kroon L, Sylvain G, Rodgers C. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fertility Preservation Options for Inclusion in Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Diagnosed With Cancer. Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. 2014 Jul;31(4):211–222.
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Published In

Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

DOI

EISSN

1532-8457

ISSN

1043-4542

Publication Date

July 2014

Volume

31

Issue

4

Start / End Page

211 / 222

Related Subject Headings

  • Nursing Process
  • Nursing
  • Neoplasms
  • Male
  • Infertility
  • Humans
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Female
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Clinical Protocols