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Why 'fertility preservation' should be part of cancer treatment

A gynecologist checking a pregnant woman. (Courtesy/iStock)

The diagnosis of cancer is usually heartbreaking. Thankfully, patients often end up getting appropriate treatment that either leads to a cure or lengthens their lives. But when young people get diagnosed with cancer, treatment modalities may negatively affect their future reproduction. This is where fertility preservation comes in.

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