SF Journal of Cancer Research
SFJCR

Ovarian Reserve Assessment in Girls and Young Women Following Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors in Childhood

Research Article Volume 3 Issue 1
Schwartz A*, Oron G, Shalitin S, Ash S, Fisch B and Ben-Haroush A
Corresponding Author: Schwartz A

Abstract

Background: The improved survival rates of children with cancer have raised the need for longterm fertility assessment in this patient group. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the fertility status of survivors of childhood solid tumor malignancies. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary pediatric medical center. Patients who had undergone chemotherapy for a solid tumor during childhood in 1980-2009 were identified.

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Journal SF Journal of Cancer Research
Article Type Research Article
Volume 3
Issue 1