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He CY, Lee DJ, Foster KL, Gordon CM. Impact of ovarian insufficiency on bone health in childhood cancer survivors: Two cases. Bone 2024; 178:116930. [PMID: 37844715 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the skeletal phenotype of adolescent girls with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). METHODS Data are presented from two adolescent girls who participated in a clinical research protocol to evaluate axial bone mineral density (BMD) (via dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, DXA) and appendicular bone density, microarchitecture, and strength (via high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography, HRpQCT). Anthropometric data were also obtained, and pubertal staging was performed by a clinician. RESULTS Both cases presented with an undetectable estradiol concentration and an elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), meeting the criteria for POI. Each also received alkylating agents as part of their chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but in different locations as one presented with stage IV neuroblastoma and the other, metastatic medulloblastoma. Both had a low BMD of the axial and appendicular skeleton, as well as microarchitectural changes of the latter. The low BMD Z-score (<-2.0) seen when interpreting their DXA measurements for chronological age improved when adjusted for short stature, but it was not normalized. Lastly, most variables obtained by HRpQCT were abnormal for each participant, indicating that appendicular bone structure and strength were compromised. CONCLUSIONS Chemotherapy and radiation affect growth, puberty, and bone accrual deleteriously. However, as these cases show, POI in an adolescent is not always classic primary ovarian insufficiency. Adolescents with brain cancer can present with signs of estrogen deficiency but may not be able to secrete FSH to the extent of elevation typically seen in long-term cancer survivors. Estrogen deficiency is almost universally present in either clinical setting and prompt recognition facilitates early provision of hormone replacement therapy that may then allow for a resumption of bone accrual as an adolescent approaches her peak bone mass.
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- Cara Y He
- Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
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- USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, 1100 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
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- Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America; Section of Hematology/Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
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- Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America; USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, 1100 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
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Drechsel KCE, Pilon MCF, Stoutjesdijk F, Meivis S, Schoonmade LJ, Wallace WHB, van Dulmen-den Broeder E, Beishuizen A, Kaspers GJL, Broer SL, Veening MA. Reproductive ability in survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult Hodgkin lymphoma: a review. Hum Reprod Update 2023:7034966. [PMID: 36779325 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmad002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Owing to a growing number of young and adolescent Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivors, awareness of (long-term) adverse effects of anticancer treatment increases. The risk of impaired reproductive ability is of great concern given its impact on quality of life. There is currently no review available on fertility after childhood HL treatment. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE The aim of this narrative review was to summarize existing literature on different aspects of reproductive function in male and female childhood, adolescent, and young adult HL survivors. SEARCH METHODS PubMed and EMBASE were searched for articles evaluating fertility in both male and female HL survivors aged <25 years at diagnosis. In females, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), antral follicle count, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), acute ovarian failure, menstrual cycle, FSH, and pregnancy/live births were evaluated. In males, semen-analysis, serum FSH, inhibin B, LH, testosterone, and reports on pregnancy/live births were included. There was profound heterogeneity among studies and a lack of control groups; therefore, no meta-analyses could be performed. Results were presented descriptively and the quality of studies was not assessed individually. OUTCOMES After screening, 75 articles reporting on reproductive markers in childhood or adolescent HL survivors were included. Forty-one papers reported on 5057 female HL survivors. The incidence of POI was 6-34% (median 9%; seven studies). Signs of diminished ovarian reserve or impaired ovarian function were frequently seen (low AMH 55-59%; median 57%; two studies. elevated FSH 17-100%; median 53%; seven studies). Most survivors had regular menstrual cycles. Fifty-one studies assessed fertility in 1903 male HL survivors. Post-treatment azoospermia was highly prevalent (33-100%; median 75%; 29 studies). Long-term follow-up data were limited, but reports on recovery of semen up to 12 years post-treatment exist. FSH levels were often elevated with low inhibin B (elevated FSH 0-100%; median 51.5%; 26 studies. low inhibin B 19-50%; median 45%; three studies). LH and testosterone levels were less evidently affected (elevated LH 0-57%, median 17%; 21 studies and low testosterone 0-43%; median 6%; 15 studies). In both sexes, impaired reproductive ability was associated with a higher dose of cumulative chemotherapeutic agents and pelvic radiotherapy. The presence of abnormal markers before treatment indicated that the disease itself may also negatively affect reproductive function (Females: AMH<p10 9%; one study and Males: azoospermia 0-50%; median 10%; six studies). Reports on chance to achieve pregnancy during survivorship are reassuring, although studies had their limitations and the results are difficult to evaluate. In the end, a diminished ovarian reserve does not exclude the chance of a live birth, and males with aberrant markers may still be able to conceive. WIDER IMPLICATIONS This review substantiates the negative effect of HL treatment on gonadal function and therefore young HL survivors should be counseled regarding their future reproductive life, and fertility preservation should be considered. The current level of evidence is insufficient and additional trials on the effects of HL and (current) treatment regimens on reproductive function are needed. In this review, we make a recommendation on reproductive markers that could be assessed and the timing of (repeated) measurements.
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- Katja C E Drechsel
- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Location VUmc, VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Haematology/Oncology, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine & Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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van der Perk MEM, Stukaitė-Ruibienė E, Bumbulienė Ž, Vaitkevičienė GE, Bos AME, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Rascon J. Development of a questionnaire to evaluate female fertility care in pediatric oncology, a TREL initiative. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:450. [PMID: 35468746 PMCID: PMC9036799 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09450-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Currently the five-year survival of childhood cancer is up to 80% due to improved treatment modalities. However, the majority of childhood cancer survivors develop late effects including infertility. Survivors describe infertility as an important and life-altering late effect. Fertility preservation options are becoming available to pre- and postpubertal patients diagnosed with childhood cancer and fertility care is now an important aspect in cancer treatment. The use of fertility preservation options depends on the quality of counseling on this important and delicate issue. The aim of this manuscript is to present a questionnaire to determine the impact of fertility counseling in patients suffering from childhood cancer, to improve fertility care and evaluate what patients and their parents or guardians consider good fertility care. Methods Within the framework of the EU-Horizon 2020 TREL project, a fertility care evaluation questionnaire used in the Netherlands was made applicable for international multi-center use. The questionnaire to be used at least also in Lithuania, incorporates patients’ views on fertility care to further improve the quality of fertility care and counseling. Results evaluate fertility care and will be used to improve current fertility care in a national specialized pediatric oncology center in the Netherlands and a pediatric oncology center in Lithuania. Conclusion An oncofertility-care-evaluation questionnaire has been developed for pediatric oncology patients and their families specifically. Results of this questionnaire may contribute to enhancement of fertility care in pediatric oncology in wider settings and thus improve quality of life of childhood cancer patients and survivors. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-022-09450-2.
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- Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Center of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Center for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Center for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Harada M, Kimura F, Takai Y, Nakajima T, Ushijima K, Kobayashi H, Satoh T, Tozawa A, Sugimoto K, Saji S, Shimizu C, Akiyama K, Bando H, Kuwahara A, Furui T, Okada H, Kawai K, Shinohara N, Nagao K, Kitajima M, Suenobu S, Soejima T, Miyachi M, Miyoshi Y, Yoneda A, Horie A, Ishida Y, Usui N, Kanda Y, Fujii N, Endo M, Nakayama R, Hoshi M, Yonemoto T, Kiyotani C, Okita N, Baba E, Muto M, Kikuchi I, Morishige KI, Tsugawa K, Nishiyama H, Hosoi H, Tanimoto M, Kawai A, Sugiyama K, Boku N, Yonemura M, Hayashi N, Aoki D, Osuga Y, Suzuki N. Japan Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017 for fertility preservation in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients: part 1. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:265-280. [PMID: 34973107 PMCID: PMC8816532 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-02081-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
In 2017, the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO) published the JSCO Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017 for Fertility Preservation in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Patients. These were the first Japanese guidelines to address issues of oncofertility. In this field of medicine, sustained close cooperation between oncologists and reproductive specialists is essential from the diagnosis of cancer until many years after completion of cancer treatment. These JSCO guidelines were intended to guide multidisciplinary medical staff in considering the availability of fertility preservation options and to help them decide whether to provide fertility preservation to childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients before treatment starts, with the ultimate goal of improving patient survivorship. The guidelines are presented as Parts 1 and 2. This article (Part 1) summarizes the goals of the guidelines and the methods used to develop them and provides an overview of fertility preservation across all oncology areas. It includes general remarks on the basic concepts surrounding fertility preservation and explanations of the impacts of cancer treatment on gonadal function by sex and treatment modality and of the options for protecting/preserving gonadal function and makes recommendations based on 4 clinical questions. Part 2 of these guidelines provides specific recommendations on fertility preservation in 8 types of cancer (gynecologic, breast, urologic, pediatric, hematologic, bone and soft tissue, brain, and digestive).
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- Miyuki Harada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Seta Tsukinowa-Cho Otsu, Shiga, 520-2192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1981 Kamoda, Kawagoe City, Saitama, 350-3550, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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- International Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-8555, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima-city, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Medical Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Ladies Clinic Cosmos Kochi, 6-27, Sugiiru, Kochi, Kochi, 780-0082, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- International Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-8555, Japan
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- Department of Urology, International University of Health and Welfare, 852, Hatakeda Narita, Chiba, 286-0124, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita 15Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Division of General Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kobe Proton Center, 1-6-8, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Osaka Shoin Women's University, 4-2-26 Hishiya-nishi, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka, 577-8550, Japan
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- Division of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Pediatric Medical Center, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, 83 Kasuga-machi, Matsuyama-city, Ehime, 790-0024, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-19-18 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, 1-847 Amanuma, Omiya-ku, Saitama-city, Saitama, 330-8503, Japan
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- Division of Transfusion, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, Maidashi 3-1-1, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-Machi, Abeno-Ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba Cancer Center, 666-2 Nitona-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8717, Japan
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- Children's Cancer Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Oncology and Social Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Therapeutic Oncology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Park Yokohama, 1-1-8, Sakuragi-cho, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 231-0062, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts, Kodo, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto, 610-0395, Japan
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- Chugoku Central Hospital, 148-13, Kamiiwanari, Miyuki-cho, Fukuyama-city, Hiroshima, 720-0001, Japan
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology and Rehabilitation Medicine, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology and Neuro-Oncology Program, Hiroshima University Hospital, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology and General Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, IMSUT Hospital, University of Tokyo, 4-6-1, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
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- Graduate School of Nursing Science, St Luke's International University, 10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0044, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 216-8511, Japan
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Nie Z, Zhang L, Chen W, Zhang Y, Wang W, Hua R, Zhang T, Zhao C, Gong M, Wu H. The protective effects of resveratrol pretreatment in cyclophosphamide-induced rat ovarian injury: an vivo study. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:914-919. [PMID: 33594937 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.1885643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore whether resveratrol (Res) pretreatment could exert a protective effect on cyclophosphamide (Cy) induced ovarian toxicity in a rat model. METHODS Twenty-four female 7-week old Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: Con, administered with vehicle solutions; Cy, treated with Cy; Res + Cy, treated with Cy + Res combined; Res, treated with Res. After 21 d of treatments, the rats were euthanized and blood samples were collected to evaluate the levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH). The Ovaries were processed for immunohistochemical and western blotting. RESULTS Cy-treat caused the decrease of body weights and ovarian weight. AMH was lower in Cy group, whereas AMH levels were similar among other groups. Histomorphology showed a large number of primordial follicles were activated in Cy groups, whereas the primordial follicles were inhibited in the Res and Res + Cy groups. The expressions of Sirt1, Foxo3a were up-regulated and p53, Caspase-3, and Bax were down-regulated in Res + Cy and Res groups (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Res can prevent the primordial follicle activation and decrease apoptosis induced by Cy. Res may be an effective protection for ovarian function during chemotherapy, which means a new nonsurgical application for protection of ovarian reserve.
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- Zhaoyan Nie
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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van der Perk MEM, van der Kooi ALLF, van de Wetering MD, IJgosse IM, van Dulmen-den Broeder E, Broer SL, Klijn AJ, Versluys AB, Arends B, Oude Ophuis RJA, van Santen HM, van der Steeg AFW, Veening MA, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Bos AME. Oncofertility care for newly diagnosed girls with cancer in a national pediatric oncology setting, the first full year experience from the Princess Máxima Center, the PEARL study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246344. [PMID: 33667234 PMCID: PMC7935241 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Childhood cancer patients often remain uninformed regarding their potential risk of gonadal damage. In our hospital we introduced a five step standard oncofertility care plan for all newly diagnosed female patients aiming to identify, inform and triage 100% of patients and counsel 100% of patients at high risk (HR) of gonadal damage. This observational retrospective study (PEARL study) evaluated the use of this standard oncofertility care plan in the first full year in a national cohort. Methods The steps consist of 1)timely (preferably before start of gonadotoxic treatment) identification of all new patients, 2)triage of gonadal damage risk using a standardized gonadal damage risk stratification tool, 3)informing all patients and families, 4)counseling of a selected subset of girls, and 5) fertility preservation including ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) in HR patients using amended Edinburgh criteria. A survey of the medical records of all girls newly diagnosed with cancer the first year (1-1-2019 until 31-12-2019) was conducted. Results Of 261 girls, 228 (87.4%) were timely identified and triaged. Triage resulted in 151 (66%) low(LR), 32 (14%) intermediate(IR) and 45 (20%) high risk(HR) patients. Ninety-nine families were documented to be timely informed regarding gonadal damage risk. In total, 35 girls (5 LR, 5 IR, 25 HR) were counseled by an oncofertility expert. 16/25 HR patients underwent fertility preservation (1 ovariopexy + OTC, oocyte cryopreservation (1 with and 1 without OTC) and 13 OTC). Fertility preservation did not lead to complications or delay of cancer treatment in any patient. Conclusion We timely identified and triaged most girls (88%) with cancer with a high risk of gonadal damage to be counseled for fertility preservation. We aim to optimize the oncofertility care plan and the standardized gonadal damage risk stratification tool based on this experience and these may be of value to other pediatric oncology centers.
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center Utrecht—Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Pediatric Endocrinology, University Medical Center Utrecht—Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Rowell EE, Corkum KS, Even KA, Laronda MM. Ovarian tissue health after laparoscopic unilateral oophorectomy: A porcine model for establishing optimized fertility preservation techniques in children. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:1631-1638. [PMID: 31983401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The only pre-treatment fertility preservation option for prepubertal girls, who are at risk for infertility due to their diagnosis or treatment, is surgical removal of ovarian tissue for cryopreservation (OTC). We investigated ovarian tissue health following isolation with an ultrasonic advanced energy device (UAED), that has a previously reported thermal spread of ≤2 cm. METHODS The ovaries of eight Yucatan minipigs were isolated by laparoscopy (1) close dissection with the UAED located up to 2 mm away from the ovarian capsule, (2) far dissection with the UAED located >2 cm away, or by (3) laparotomy for control ovaries using cold scissors. Ovarian cortex tissues were cultured for 4 days to assess tissue health. RESULTS Ovarian cortex tissue isolated using a UAED produced an altered metabolic ratio in both the far and close dissection compared to control (p < 0.001). There was an increase in folliculogenesis in the control samples over samples isolated with far and close dissection (p < 0.0001), and a reduction in estradiol production in experimental groups (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS This model defines differences in ovarian tissue health among different isolation techniques. Ongoing work will further define the standard of care surgical technique for OTC.
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- Erin E Rowell
- Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration Program, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration Program, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration Program, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Berton CZ, Brogliato C, Yoshida IH, Vellez LT, Suganuma CH, Cordts EB, Conceição GS, Barbosa CP. Cancer fertility preservation: a report from a Brazilian social program. JBRA Assist Reprod 2020; 24:302-304. [PMID: 32293819 PMCID: PMC7365537 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20190089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To present clinical and laboratory data of a Brazilian social program for cancer fertility preservation. METHODS We carried out a descriptive observational study between July 2011 and December 2018. 246 patients were included from a social program in a private assisted reproduction clinic in Santo André/Brazil for oocyte cryopreservation before starting oncological treatment. RESULTS 246 cancer patients resorted to fertility preservation before initiating cancer treatment. These were diagnosed with 27 different types of cancer, and the breast type is the most prevalent. 2528 MII oocytes (mean of 10.3 oocytes per patient) were vitrified. Four patients thawed their oocytes to submit in vitro fertilization, three had embryos transferred and one achieved pregnancy. CONCLUSION Preservation of fertility offers patients, especially at reproductive age, a viable way to perform their cancer treatment without compromising future gestation. It is important that professionals duly counsel oncological patients so, if they wish, they can have the possibility to guarantee her fertility preserved.
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- Caroline Z Berton
- Instituto Idéia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva, Santo André, SP, Brasil
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- Instituto Idéia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva, Santo André, SP, Brasil
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- Instituto Idéia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva, Santo André, SP, Brasil
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- Instituto Idéia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva, Santo André, SP, Brasil
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- Instituto Idéia Fértil de Saúde Reprodutiva, Santo André, SP, Brasil
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Newton K, Howard AF, Thorne S, Kelly MT, Goddard K. Facing the unknown: uncertain fertility in young adult survivors of childhood cancer. J Cancer Surviv 2020; 15:54-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00910-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nie Z, Zhang L, Chen W, Zhang Y, Hua R, Wang W, Zhang T, Wu H. The protective effects of pretreatment with resveratrol in cyclophosphamide-induced rat ovarian granulosa cell injury: In vitro study. Reprod Toxicol 2020; 95:66-74. [PMID: 32446930 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Cyclophosphamide (Cy), a chemotherapeutic agent, is widely used to treat tumoursand is also associated with premature ovarian insufficiency. 4-Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide (4-HC), an active metabolite of Cy, was used for in vitro experiments. Granulosa cells (GCs) are crucial for maintaining follicle development and are also used in reproductive toxicity research in vitro. Resveratrol (Res), a polyphenolic compound, exhibits multiple effects in cells and animal models. To date, whether Res pretreatment has a protective effect on GCs induced by Cy remains unclear. This was an in vitro study, and primary cultures of rat GCs were used. Rat GCs were treated with 4-HC alone, Res + 4-HC or Res + 4-HC + EX527, and GCs survival rates, oxidative stress levels, apoptosis rates and related Sirt1 pathway proteins were evaluated. We demonstrated that 4-HC caused GC damage by increasing oxidative stress, autophagy and apoptosis. Res pretreatment improved 4-HC-induced GC damage by increasing Sirt1 expression, reducing oxidative stress levels and decreasing Beclin1, LC3B, Bax and Caspase-3 levels. Importantly, the addition of EX527, which is a selective inhibitor of Sirt1, reversed the protective effect of Res pretreatment, indicating that Sirt1 may be an important mediator of the protective effect of Res. Taken together, we demonstrated that Res may be a potential drug to improve fertility preservation for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Zhaoyan Nie
- Hebei Medical University, No. 361, Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No.12, Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, No. 361, Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, No. 361, Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Hebei Medical University, No. 361, Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No.12, Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No.12, Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No.12, Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Hebei Chest Hospital, No. 372, Shengli North Street, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050010, China
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Ways of understanding the ability to have children among young adult survivors of childhood cancer - A phenomenographic study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2019; 44:101710. [PMID: 31837594 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.101710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSES The aim was to explore the ways young adult survivors of childhood cancer with risk of being infertile understand their ability to have children. METHOD The study has a qualitative design with a phenomenographic approach. Interviews with a purposeful sample of 19 childhood cancer survivors who did not have children (age range 17-27) were carried out and analysed. RESULTS We identified four qualitatively different ways in which young adult survivors of childhood cancer understand their ability to have children: difficulty in having children is not as important as surviving cancer, having a biological child may be a complicated procedure, having children may be affected by hereditary concerns, having children in the future is a difficult topic to deal with. CONCLUSIONS The four different ways in which young adult childhood cancer survivors understand their ability to have children did not appear to be solely related to information they had or had not received during treatment but appeared to reflect their current life situation and how they were coping with their cancer experience. Using survivors' understandings of their ability to have children is recommended as a starting point when healthcare personnel initiate communication about fertility issues in survivorship care. Some survivors need psychosocial support for the acceptance and management of both cancer and fertility problems.
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George SA, Williamson Lewis R, McKenzie L, Cherven B, Patterson BC, Effinger KE, Mertens AC, Meacham LR. Assessment of ovarian function in adolescents and young adults after childhood cancer treatment-How accurate are young adult/parent proxy-reported outcomes? Pediatr Blood Cancer 2019; 66:e27981. [PMID: 31502374 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Providers often rely on self-reported ovarian function in adolescent and young adult (AYA)-aged childhood cancer survivors when making clinical decisions. This study described reported menstrual patterns and the agreement between respondent-reported and biochemical premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) in this population. PROCEDURE This was a cross-sectional study of survivors (or their parent proxy) aged 13-21.9 years who received gonadotoxic therapy and were enrolled in a longitudinal health survey. Participants reported menstrual regularity, hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) use, and ovarian dysfunction. Respondent-reported POI was defined as the survivor taking HRT for ovarian failure or having been told she had ovarian failure. Biochemical POI was defined as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level ≥40 mIU/mL. The agreement between respondent-reported and biochemical POI was determined using Cohen's kappa coefficient (κ) and analyzed by demographic and clinical factors. RESULTS Among 182 AYA-aged survivors (72.5% non-Hispanic White, 46.7% leukemia survivors), 14.8% reported requiring HRT to have menses but 55.5% reported regular menses without HRT use. Among survivors with FSH measurements (n = 130), 17.7% reported POI whereas 18.5% had FSH ≥40 mIU/mL (κ = 0.66, sensitivity 70.8%, specificity 94.3%). The highest agreement between respondent-reported and biochemical POI was with young adult self-report (κ = 0.78) and survivors with >5 survivor clinic (κ = 0.83) and/or >5 endocrinologist (κ = 1.00) visits. CONCLUSIONS The majority of AYA-aged survivors reported having regular menses without HRT support. The accuracy of respondent-reported POI increased with repeated survivor clinic or endocrinologist visits, highlighting the importance of continued education. Survivors must be informed about their ovarian function to enable them to advocate for their reproductive health.
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- Sobenna A George
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.,Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.,Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.,Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.,Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.,Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.,Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Gargus E, Deans R, Anazodo A, Woodruff TK. Management of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Symptoms in Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2019; 16:1137-1149. [PMID: 30181423 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2018.7023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Cancer treatments can damage the ovaries, causing primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), a condition associated with numerous sequelae that impact long-term quality of life. This article systematically reviews the literature on the prevalence, surveillance, and treatment of POI in survivors of pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in January 2018 through a search of Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and SCOPUS, alongside the screening of relevant reference lists. An initial search identified 746 potentially relevant studies. A total of 36 studies were included in the final review. Studies were categorized into one of the following categories: incidence/prevalence of POI, measurement of ovarian reserve, and other. Depending on patient characteristics, cancer diagnosis, and treatment, the prevalence of POI ranged from 2.1% to 82.2%. Risk factors for POI included exposure to alkylating agents and abdominal/pelvic radiation. POI may be associated with a number of complications, including low bone mineral density and poor cardiovascular health. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are known to cause gonadal damage in female survivors of pediatric and AYA cancers. Acute or chronic effects depend on the dose of treatment, age of the individual, radiotherapy field, and ovarian reserve of the individual. Some women experience short-term loss of reproductive function and then may resume menstrual cycles, months or even years later. Although protecting fertility through banking of mature eggs, embryos, and tissue samples has become standard of care, additional steps need to be taken to ensure that patients have adequate hormone levels to maintain whole-body health, including life expectancy, bone health, cardiovascular health, quality of life, sexual and genitourinary function, and neurologic function. Surveillance and management of each of these comorbidities is critically important to survivor health.
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Selter J, Huang Y, Grossman Becht LC, Palmerola KL, Williams SZ, Forman E, Ananth CV, Hur C, Neugut AI, Hershman DL, Wright JD. Use of fertility preservation services in female reproductive-aged cancer patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 221:328.e1-328.e16. [PMID: 31108063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to determine the rates and predictors of fertility preservation services among reproductive-aged women with common cancers in the United States. STUDY DESIGN We used the MarketScan database to identify women 18-45 years of age with lung, breast, colorectal, or cervical cancer who underwent surgery and chemotherapy from 2009 through 2016. Services from 3 months before to 3 months after chemotherapy for evaluation for fertility preservation, laboratory testing for fertility evaluation, and fertility-preserving procedures were captured. Multivariable models were used to assess the factors associated with the use of fertility-preservation services. RESULTS A total of 18,781 women, including 386 cervical, 1372 colorectal, 246 lung, and 16,777 with breast cancer, were identified. In women 18-35 years old, 11.7% underwent evaluation for fertility preservation, 13.7% underwent laboratory testing, and 6.3% pursued fertility-preserving procedures. The rates of office evaluation, laboratory testing, and performance of procedure were 3.3%, 7.5%, and 1.9 % in women aged 36-40 years and 0.5%, 7.2%, and 0.3% in those aged 41-45 years, respectively. The rate of fertility preservation evaluation rose from 1.0% in 2009 to 5.5% in 2016 (risk ratio, 4.66, 95% confidence interval, 2.38-9.11) while use of fertility-preserving procedures increased from 1.0% to 4.6% (risk ratio, 3.84, 95% confidence interval, 1.94-7.59) during the same time period. In a multivariable model, use of any fertility-preserving interventions were more common in patients with breast cancer (adjusted risk ratio, 2.30, 95% confidence interval, 1.30-4.06), those in the Northeast (adjusted risk ratio, 1.24, 95% confidence interval, 1.10-1.40), and in younger women (18-35 years) (adjusted risk ratio, 2.59, 95% confidence interval, 2.32-2.89). CONCLUSION Although limited by lack of information regarding cancer stage and desire for future fertility, only a small fraction of reproductive-aged female cancer patients receiving chemotherapy are evaluated in a nationwide sample for fertility preservation or undergo fertility-preserving procedures.
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- Jessica Selter
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
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Is the pre-antral ovarian follicle the 'holy grail'for female fertility preservation? Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 207:119-130. [PMID: 31208845 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Fertility preservation is not only a concern for humans with compromised fertility after cancer treatment. The preservation of genetic material from endangered animal species or animals with important genetic traits will also greatly benefit from the development of alternative fertility preservation strategies. In humans, embryo cryopreservation and mature-oocyte cryopreservation are currently the only approved methods for fertility preservation. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is specifically indicated for prepubertal girls and women whose cancer treatment cannot be postponed. The cryopreservation of pre-antral follicles (PAFs) is a safer alternative for cancer patients who are at risk of the reintroduction of malignant cells. As PAFs account for the vast majority of follicles in the ovarian cortex, they represent an untapped potential, which could be cultivated for reproduction, preservation, or research purposes. Vitrification is being used more and more as it seems to yield better results compared to slow freezing, although protocols still need to be optimized for each specific cell type and species. Several methods can be used to assess follicle quality, ranging from simple viability stains to more complex xenografting procedures. In vitro development of PAFs to the pre-ovulatory stage has not yet been achieved in humans and larger animals. However, in vitro culture systems for PAFs are under development and are expected to become available in the near future. This review will focus on recent developments in (human) fertility preservation strategies, which are often accomplished by the use of in vitro animal models due to ethical considerations and the scarcity of human research material.
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Karakas SE, Surampudi P. New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men. Adv Clin Chem 2018; 86:71-125. [PMID: 30144842 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acc.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Androgens can have variable effects on men and women. Women may be evaluated for androgen excess for several reasons. Typically, young premenopausal women present with clinical symptoms of hirsutism, alopecia, irregular menses, and/or infertility. The most common cause of these symptoms is polycystic ovary syndrome. After menopause, even though ovaries stop producing estrogen, they continue to produce androgen, and women can have new onset of hirsutism and alopecia. Laboratory evaluation involves measurement of the major ovarian and adrenal androgens. In women, age, phase of the menstrual cycle, menopausal status, obesity, metabolic health, and sex hormone-binding proteins significantly affect total-androgen levels and complicate interpretation. This review will summarize the clinically relevant evaluation of hyperandrogenemia at different life stages in women and highlight pitfalls associated with interpretation of commonly used hormone measurements. Hypogonadism in men is a clinical syndrome characterized by low testosterone and/or low sperm count. Symptoms of hypogonadism include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased vitality, decreased muscle mass, increased adiposity, depressed mood, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. Hypogonadism is a common disorder in aging men. Hypogonadism is observed rarely in young boys and adolescent men. Based on the defects in testes, hypothalamus, and/or pituitary glands, hypogonadism can be broadly classified as primary, secondary, and mixed hypogonadism. Diagnosis of hypogonadism in men is based on symptoms and laboratory measurement. Biomarkers in use/development for hypogonadism are classified as hormonal, Leydig and Sertoli cell function, semen, genetic/RNA, metabolic, microbiome, and muscle mass-related. These biomarkers are useful for diagnosis of hypogonadism, determination of the type of hypogonadism, identification of the underlying causes, and therapeutic assessment. Measurement of serum testosterone is usually the most important single diagnostic test for male hypogonadism. Patients with primary hypogonadism have low testosterone and increased luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Patients with secondary hypogonadism have low testosterone and low or inappropriately normal LH and FSH. This review provides an overview of hypogonadism in men and a detailed discussion of biomarkers currently in use and in development for diagnosis thereof.
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- Sidika E Karakas
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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Lehmann V, Nahata L, Ferrante AC, Hansen-Moore JA, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, Gerhardt CA. Fertility-Related Perceptions and Impact on Romantic Relationships Among Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2018; 7:409-414. [PMID: 29466084 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To present an overview of fertility-related perceptions and describe the perceived negative/positive impact of (potential) infertility on romantic relationships among childhood cancer survivors. METHODS Male and female long-term childhood cancer survivors (N = 92) aged 22-43 and 7-37 years postdiagnosis, completed an online survey about fertility-related perceptions (i.e., knowledge, beliefs, uncertainty, concern, and attitudes toward testing) and romantic relationships. Potential differences based on sociodemographic/cancer-specific factors were tested. RESULTS Most survivors (82.4%, n = 75) knew about infertility risk due to childhood cancer treatment. Seventy percent (n = 65) reported being told they were personally at risk, but less than one-third believed it (29.2%, n = 19/65). Half of survivors (48.9%, n = 45) never underwent fertility testing and were unaware of their fertility status. Fertility-related uncertainty and concerns were more common among survivors without children and those who desired (additional) children (d's > 0.5). Among survivors without biological children (n = 52), partnered survivors felt more uncertain about their fertility than singles (d = 0.8). Ten survivors (10.9%) reported a negative impact of infertility on romantic relationships, 6 (6.5%) reported a positive impact, and 7 (7.6%) reported both (e.g., pressure on relationship, fights, break-ups, being closer, and open partner communication). CONCLUSIONS Fertility-related perceptions varied among survivors, but the majority never underwent fertility testing. Uncertainty or concerns differed by current circumstances (e.g., wanting children and relationship status). Providers should routinely discuss potential infertility and offer testing throughout survivorship. A negative impact on romantic relationships may seem small, but should be considered for survivors who desire children and may discover they are infertile in the future.
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- Vicky Lehmann
- 1 Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio.,2 Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, Tennessee
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- 1 Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio.,3 Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio
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- 1 Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio
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- 3 Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio.,4 Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio
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- 3 Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio.,5 Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio
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- 2 Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, Tennessee
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- 1 Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital , Columbus, Ohio.,3 Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio
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Lehmann V, Flynn JS, Foster RH, Russell KM, Klosky JL. Accurate understanding of infertility risk among families of adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Psychooncology 2018; 27:1193-1199. [PMID: 29351367 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine patient and parent understanding of infertility risk (relative to oncologists' risk ratings) among adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer, and to identify background factors related to inaccurate reporting/estimating. METHODS Male patients (N = 137; aged 13-21) and their parents completed self-report questionnaires. Those who reported a fertility-related conversation with their provider (N = 102 adolescents, N = 74 parents) reported their infertility risk (ie, what oncologist had communicated) and all participants' estimated risk (ie, personal belief). Reports/estimates were compared with oncologists' ratings to assess relative accuracy, and regression analyses assessed potentially related background factors. RESULTS Participants' agreement of their risk reports with the oncologist was poor (κ = .079/.122 for adolescents/parents), resulting in most adolescents (59.8%) and parents (58.7%) inaccurately reporting risk. Older adolescents were less likely to overreport risk (OR = 0.69; 95% CI, 0.49-0.97) and parents of sons with the highest Tanner stage were less likely to underreport (OR = 0.28; 95% CI, 0.08-0.92). Risk estimates were also in poor agreement with oncologists' ratings among adolescents (κ = .040) and parents (κ = .088). Accordingly, incongruent estimates occurred in most adolescents (63.7%) and parents (62.2%), although all reported fertility-related conversations with their providers. CONCLUSIONS Most adolescents and parents inaccurately reported infertility risk, and more poorly estimated risk. Research is needed to identify additional factors associated with accurate understanding of cancer-related infertility risk. Providers should be supported with user-friendly educational tools to promote awareness of infertility risk.
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- Vicky Lehmann
- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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Melan K, Amant F, Veronique-Baudin J, Joachim C, Janky E. Fertility preservation healthcare circuit and networks in cancer patients worldwide: what are the issues? BMC Cancer 2018; 18:192. [PMID: 29452595 PMCID: PMC5816557 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4046-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Fertility preservation (FP) is a major determinant of quality of life after cancer remission for women who may not have achieved their ideal family size. This article describes the FP services and strategy currently available, highlighting issues of oncofertility worldwide. Main body of the abstract For these patients in complex situations, health networks are essential to improve coordination of care, and the strengthening of this coordination is a major challenge to improve the performance of the health system. Two international networks have been created in order to foster scientific exchange between countries and to standardize the oncofertility healthcare circuit. However, the paucity of referral nationwide networks lead to a structural gap in health care policies. Short conclusion Management strategies of oncofertility in the world are still fragile and uneven. To structure the oncofertility sector, a multidisciplinary project allowing teams to collaborate is of utmost importance particularly in low and middle-income countries.
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- Kathleen Melan
- Laboratory CELTEC Cancer and Environment EA4546, University of the French West-Indies, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UZ Gasthuisberg / Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Oncology Haematology Urology Pathology Department, UF 1441 Cancer Research and Registry, University Hospital of Martinique, 127 Route de Redoute, Les jardins de la Mouïna, 97200, Fort-de-France, Martinique
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- Oncology Haematology Urology Pathology Department, UF 1441 Cancer Research and Registry, University Hospital of Martinique, 127 Route de Redoute, Les jardins de la Mouïna, 97200, Fort-de-France, Martinique.
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- Laboratory CELTEC Cancer and Environment EA4546, University of the French West-Indies, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.,Gynaecology, Obstetrics Department, University Hospital of Guadeloupe, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
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Klosky JL, Flynn JS, Lehmann V, Russell KM, Wang F, Hardin RN, Eddinger JR, Zhang H, Schenck LAM, Schover LR. Parental influences on sperm banking attempts among adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Fertil Steril 2017; 108:1043-1049. [PMID: 29202957 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of parental sociodemographic, communication, and psychological factors on sperm collection attempts among at-risk adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. DESIGN Prospective, single group, observational study design. SETTING Pediatric oncology centers. PATIENT(S) Parents (N = 144) of 122 newly diagnosed adolescent males at increased risk for infertility secondary to cancer therapy. INTERVENTION(S) Survey-based assessment of parent factors associated with adolescent collection attempts. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Attempt of manual collection of sperm. RESULT(S) Parental recommendation to bank sperm (odds ratio [OR] 3.72; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.18-11.76) and perceived self-efficacy to facilitate banking (OR 1.20; 95% CI 1.02-1.41) were associated with an increased likelihood of making a collection attempt. CONCLUSION(S) Parental recommendation to bank is a critical influence for sperm banking among adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. These findings highlight the importance of effective communication between parents, patients, and health-care teams when discussing preservation options. Parent perceptions of their ability to facilitate sperm banking at the time of diagnosis should also be targeted in future interventions. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01152268.
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- James L Klosky
- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee; Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee; Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee; Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Behavioral Science, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Texas
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Oktem O, Kim SS, Selek U, Schatmann G, Urman B. Ovarian and Uterine Functions in Female Survivors of Childhood Cancers. Oncologist 2017; 23:214-224. [PMID: 29158370 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Adult survivors of childhood cancers are more prone to developing poor reproductive and obstetrical outcomes than their siblings and the general population as a result of previous exposure to chemotherapy and radiation during childhood. Chemotherapy drugs exert cytotoxic effects systemically and therefore can damage the ovaries, leading to infertility, premature ovarian failure, and, to a lesser extent, spontaneous abortions. They have very limited or no deleterious effects on the uterus that can be recognized clinically. By contrast, radiation is detrimental to both the ovaries and the uterus, thereby causing a greater magnitude of adverse effects on the female reproductive function. These include infertility, premature ovarian failure, miscarriage, fetal growth restrictions, perinatal deaths, preterm births, delivery of small-for-gestational-age infants, preeclampsia, and abnormal placentation. Regrettably, the majority of these adverse outcomes arise from radiation-induced uterine injury and are reported at higher incidence in the adult survivors of childhood cancers who were exposed to uterine radiation during childhood in the form of pelvic, spinal, or total-body irradiation. Recent findings of long-term follow-up studies evaluating reproductive performance of female survivors provided some reassurance to female cancer survivors by documenting that pregnancy and live birth rates were not significantly compromised in survivors, including those who had been treated with alkylating agents and had not received pelvic, cranial, and total-body irradiation. We aimed in this narrative review article to provide an update on the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on the ovarian and uterine function in female survivors of childhood cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Adult survivors of childhood cancers are more prone to developing a number of poor reproductive and obstetrical outcomes than their siblings and the general population as a result of previous exposure to chemotherapy and radiation during childhood. The impact of radiation therapy on the female genital system is greater than chemotherapy regimens because radiation is detrimental to both the uterus and the ovaries, whereas toxic effects of chemotherapy drugs are confined to the ovaries. Therefore, radiation-induced uterine damage accounts for most poor obstetrical outcomes in the survivors. These include infertility, miscarriages, stillbirths, fetal growth restrictions, preeclampsia, and preterm deliveries.
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- Ozgur Oktem
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Fertility Preservation Program, American Hospital Women's Health Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kansas University, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Koc University School of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Care Program, American Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Fertility Preservation Program, American Hospital Women's Health Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Jacques Donnez
- From Société de Recherche pour l'Infertilité and Université Catholique de Louvain (J.D.), and Pôle de Gynécologie, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, and the Department of Gynecology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (M.-M.D.) - all in Brussels
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- From Société de Recherche pour l'Infertilité and Université Catholique de Louvain (J.D.), and Pôle de Gynécologie, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, and the Department of Gynecology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (M.-M.D.) - all in Brussels
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Lehmann V, Keim MC, Nahata L, Shultz EL, Klosky JL, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA. Fertility-related knowledge and reproductive goals in childhood cancer survivors: short communication. Hum Reprod 2017; 32:2250-2253. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dex297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- V Lehmann
- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Biobehavioral Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
- The Ohio State University, Department of Pediatrics, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Biobehavioral Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Biobehavioral Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
- The Ohio State University, Department of Pediatrics, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Biobehavioral Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Psychology, MS740, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 USA
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- University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, Health Psychology Research Section, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Biobehavioral Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
- The Ohio State University, Department of Pediatrics, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Current situation on fertility preservation in cancer patients in Spain: Level of knowledge, information, and professional involvement. ANALES DE PEDIATRÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2016.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Kudesia R, Talib HJ, Pollack SE. Fertility Awareness Counseling for Adolescent Girls; Guiding Conception: The Right Time, Right Weight, and Right Way. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2017; 30:9-17. [PMID: 27486027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2016.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To provide a detailed summary of fertility awareness counseling pearls for healthy teens and those with fertility-relevant comorbidities, and to assist providers in offering such counseling to adolescents and young adult women. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, INTERVENTIONS, AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Comprehensive literature review of English-language studies relating to fertility in pediatric and adolescent female patients (ages 13-21 years), and evidence-based dialogue guide. RESULTS The literature indicates that although adolescents are interested in discussing sexuality and reproduction, this is commonly overlooked during the standard office medical visit. As a result, adolescents often turn to less reliable sources and hold a variety of reproductive misconceptions and a sense of lack of control over future fertility. We found no studies that examined the routine provision of fertility awareness counseling with healthy adolescents. There are a multitude of specific gynecologic and medical conditions that have ramifications for fertility. We detail these comprehensively, and provide a dialogue guide to assist with fertility awareness counseling for the female adolescent, containing specific information and indications for referral. CONCLUSION Providers caring for adolescent girls have the opportunity to enhance fertility awareness as part of a larger reproductive health conversation that adolescents desire, and from which they might benefit. Identifying potential future fertility issues, understanding age-related fertility decline, and aiding in health optimization before future conception might empower the adolescent to make informed reproductive decisions. We provide an algorithm to use with adolescents to discuss the "right time, right weight, right way" to pursue childbearing.
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- Rashmi Kudesia
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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Zanotelli MR, Henningsen JD, Hopkins PM, Dederich AP, Herman T, Puccinelli TJ, Salih SM. An ovarian bioreactor for in vitro culture of the whole bovine ovary: a preliminary report. J Ovarian Res 2016; 9:47. [PMID: 27488614 PMCID: PMC4973044 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-016-0249-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Improved cancer therapeutics and enhanced cancer survivorship have emphasized the severe long-term side effects of chemotherapy. Specifically, studies have linked many chemotherapy agents with primary ovarian insufficiency, although an exact insult model has not yet been determined. To investigate and ultimately solve this problem, a novel device for extended study of mammalian ovaries in vitro was developed. Methods A bioreactor was fabricated for bovine ovarian culture that provides intravascular delivery of media to the ovary through isolation and cannulation of a main ovarian artery branch. Whole ovaries were cultured in vitro using three methods: (1) continuously supplied fresh culture media, (2) recirculated culture media, or (3) continuously supplied fresh culture media supplemented with 500 nM doxorubicin for 24 or 48 h. TUNEL assay was used to assess apoptotic cell percentages in the three groups as compared to uncultured baseline ovaries. Results The ovary culture method was shown to maintain cell viability by effectively delivering nutrient-enriched pH-balanced media at a constant flow rate. Lower apoptosis observed in ovaries cultured in continuously supplied fresh culture media illustrates that this culture device and method are the first to sustain whole bovine ovary viability for 48 h. Meanwhile, the increase in the percentage of cell apoptosis with doxorubicin treatment indicates that the device can provide an alternative model for testing chemotherapy and chemoprotection treatments to prevent primary ovarian insufficiency in cancer patients. Conclusions An ovarian bioreactor with consistent culture media flow through an ovarian vasculature-assisted approach maintains short-term whole bovine ovary viability. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13048-016-0249-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Matthew R Zanotelli
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA.
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Garrido-Colino C, Lassaletta A, Vazquez MÁ, Echevarria A, Gutierrez I, Andión M, Berlanga P. [Current situation on fertility preservation in cancer patients in Spain: Level of knowledge, information, and professional involvement]. An Pediatr (Barc) 2016; 87:3-8. [PMID: 27255351 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2016.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The estimated risks of infertility in childhood cancer due to radiation, chemotherapy and surgery are well known. The involvement of professionals and advances in the different methods of preservation are increasing. However, many patients do not receive information or perform any method of preservation. MATERIAL Questionnaires to paediatric onco-haematology institutions throughout Spain. The questionnaire consisted of 22 questions assessing their usual practices and knowledge about fertility preservation. RESULTS Fifty members of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, representing 24 of 43 centres, responded. These represented 82% of centres that treated higher numbers of patients. The effect of treatment on fertility was known by 78% of those who responded, with 76% admitting not knowing any guideline on fertility in children or adolescents. As for the ideal time and place to inform the patient and/or family, only 14% thought it should be done in the same cancer diagnosis interview. In clinical practice, 12% of those surveyed never referred patients to Human Reproduction Units, another 12% only did so if the patients showed interest, and 38% only refer patients in puberty. Just over one-third (34%) of those referrals were going to receive highly gonadotoxic treatment. CONCLUSIONS There are clear differences between pre-puberty and puberty patients. The frequency with which some method of fertility preservation is performed in patients is low. All respondents believe that the existence of national guidelines on the matter would be of interest.
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- Carmen Garrido-Colino
- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón IiSGM, Madrid, España.
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Wallace WHB, Kelsey TW, Anderson RA. Fertility preservation in pre-pubertal girls with cancer: the role of ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Fertil Steril 2015; 105:6-12. [PMID: 26674557 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Revised: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With the increasing numbers of survivors of cancer in young people, future fertility and ovarian function are important considerations that should be discussed before treatment commences. Some young people, by nature of the treatment they will receive, are at high risk of premature ovarian insufficiency and infertility. For them, ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is one approach to fertility preservation that remains both invasive and for young patients experimental. There are important ethical and consent issues that need to be explored and accepted before OTC can be considered established in children with cancer. In this review we have discussed a framework for patient selection which has been shown to be effective in identifying those patients at high risk of premature ovarian insufficiency and who can be offered OTC safely.
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- W Hamish B Wallace
- Department of Haematology/Oncology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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- School of Computer Science, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, United Kingdom
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- Medical Research Council Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Kropp J, Roti Roti EC, Ringelstetter A, Khatib H, Abbott DH, Salih SM. Dexrazoxane Diminishes Doxorubicin-Induced Acute Ovarian Damage and Preserves Ovarian Function and Fecundity in Mice. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142588. [PMID: 26544188 PMCID: PMC4636352 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Advances in cancer treatment utilizing multiple chemotherapies have dramatically increased cancer survivorship. Female cancer survivors treated with doxorubicin (DXR) chemotherapy often suffer from an acute impairment of ovarian function, which can persist as long-term, permanent ovarian insufficiency. Dexrazoxane (Dexra) pretreatment reduces DXR-induced insult in the heart, and protects in vitro cultured murine and non-human primate ovaries, demonstrating a drug-based shield to prevent DXR insult. The present study tested the ability of Dexra pretreatment to mitigate acute DXR chemotherapy ovarian toxicity in mice through the first 24 hours post-treatment, and improve subsequent long-term fertility throughout the reproductive lifespan. Adolescent CD-1 mice were treated with Dexra 1 hour prior to DXR treatment in a 1:1 mg or 10:1 mg Dexra:DXR ratio. During the acute injury period (2-24 hours post-injection), Dexra pretreatment at a 1:1 mg ratio decreased the extent of double strand DNA breaks, diminished γH2FAX activation, and reduced subsequent follicular cellular demise caused by DXR. In fertility and fecundity studies, dams pretreated with either Dexra:DXR dose ratio exhibited litter sizes larger than DXR-treated dams, and mice treated with a 1:1 mg Dexra:DXR ratio delivered pups with birth weights greater than DXR-treated females. While DXR significantly increased the "infertility index" (quantifying the percentage of dams failing to achieve pregnancy) through 6 gestations following treatment, Dexra pretreatment significantly reduced the infertility index following DXR treatment, improving fecundity. Low dose Dexra not only protected the ovaries, but also bestowed a considerable survival advantage following exposure to DXR chemotherapy. Mouse survivorship increased from 25% post-DXR treatment to over 80% with Dexra pretreatment. These data demonstrate that Dexra provides acute ovarian protection from DXR toxicity, improving reproductive health in a mouse model, suggesting this clinically available drug may provide ovarian protection for cancer patients.
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- Jenna Kropp
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Salih SM, Ringelstetter AK, Elsarrag MZ, Abbott DH, Roti ECR. Dexrazoxane abrogates acute doxorubicin toxicity in marmoset ovary. Biol Reprod 2015; 92:73. [PMID: 25609833 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.114.119495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Preservation of ovarian function following chemotherapy for nonovarian cancers is a formidable challenge. For prepubescent girls, the only option to prevent chemotherapy damage to the ovary is ovarian tissue cryopreservation, an experimental procedure requiring invasive surgeries to harvest and reimplant tissue, which carries the risk of cancer reintroduction. Drugs that block the primary mechanism of chemotherapy insult, such as dexrazoxane (Dexra) in the context of anthracycline chemotherapy, provide a novel approach for ovarian protection and have the potential to overcome current limitations to oncofertility treatment. Dexra is a catalytic topoisomerase 2 inhibitor that protects the mouse ovary from acute doxorubicin (DXR) chemotherapy toxicity in vitro by preventing DXR-induced DNA damage and subsequent gammaH2AX activation. To translate acute DXR ovarian insult and Dexra protection from mouse to nonhuman primate, freshly obtained marmoset ovarian tissue was cultured in vitro and treated with vehicle or 20 μM Dexra 1 h prior to 50 nM DXR. Cultured ovarian tissue was harvested at 2, 4, or 24 h post-DXR treatment. Dexra prevented DXR-induced DNA double-strand breaks as quantified by the neutral comet assay. DXR treatment for 24 h increased gammaH2AX phosphorylation, specifically increasing the number of foci-positive granulosa cells in antral follicles, while Dexra pretreatment inhibited DXR-induced gammaH2AX phosphorylation foci formation. Additionally, Dexra pretreatment trended toward attenuating DXR-induced AKT1 phosphorylation and caspase-9 activation as assayed by Western blots of ovarian tissue lysates. The combined findings suggest Dexra prevents primary DXR-induced DNA damage, the subsequent cellular response to DNA damage, and may diminish early apoptotic signaling in marmoset ovarian tissue. This study provides initial translation of Dexra protection against acute ovarian DXR toxicity from mice to marmoset monkey tissue.
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- Sana M Salih
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
| | - Elon C Roti Roti
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Divisions of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Reproductive Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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