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Review
. 2020 Jan;9(Suppl 1):S14-S23.
doi: 10.21037/tau.2019.08.08.

Fertility considerations in men with testicular cancer

Neel V Parekh  1 , Scott D Lundy  1 , Sarah C Vij  1
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Review

Fertility considerations in men with testicular cancer

Neel V Parekh et al. Transl Androl Urol. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

The modern approach to cancer management has evolved into a multidisciplinary initiative focused not only on cancer specific and overall survival, but also patient quality of life and survivorship. Future fertility is often a major concern for young patients undergoing cancer therapy. Fertility preservation has emerged as a viable but significantly underutilized option. Patients and families should be aware of the varying effects of antineoplastic therapy on their future fertility to allow for an informed decision regarding their fertility preservation options. In this review we discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of fertility in the setting of testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Azoospermia; cryopreservation; infertility; sperm banking; testicular cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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