Wednesday, June 3, 2009

ASCO: Fertility Preservation Not A Top Priority for Oncologists

I found the statistics in this article alarming. A national survey of Oncologists reports that less than 25% refer patients recently diagnosed with cancer to a fertility specialist. These patients will most likely be left sterile after treatment and are not properly educated by their physicians as to options for preserving their fertility.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ASCO/14486

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