Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients

Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients

Cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery may place the future fertility of both children and young adults at risk. Oncofertility is a rapidly evolving area that involves increasing access to fertility preservation (FP) information and services. This manuscript aims to: a)...

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Main Authors: Eleanor Hendershot, Anne-Marie Maloney, Sandy Fawcett, Sharmy Sarvanantham, Eileen McMahon, Abha Gupta, Laura Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pappin Communications 2016-01-01
Series:Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
Online Access:http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/640
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Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
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title Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients
title_short Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients
title_full Advanced practice nurses: Improving access to fertility preservation for oncology patients
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publisher Pappin Communications
series Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
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publishDate 2016-01-01
description Cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery may place the future fertility of both children and young adults at risk. Oncofertility is a rapidly evolving area that involves increasing access to fertility preservation (FP) information and services. This manuscript aims to: a) highlight the fertility risks associated with cancer therapy and its psychosocial impact, b) describe FP options, c) discuss the unique challenges of FP in distinct cancer populations, and d) illustrate the pivotal role of APNs in oncofertility counselling and education.
url http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/640
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