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Osborne-Grinter M, Sanghera JK, Bianca OC, Kaliaperumal C. Fertility preserving techniques in neuro-oncology patients: A systematic review. Neurooncol Adv 2024; 6:vdae124. [PMID: 39220246 PMCID: PMC11364935 DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdae124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background Advancements in cancer treatments have enhanced survival rates and quality of life for patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. There is growing recognition of the significance of fertility preservation methods. Currently, techniques, including oocyte cryopreservation and sperm cryopreservation are established. Nevertheless, oncologists may exhibit reluctance when referring patients to reproductive specialists. This review aimed to assess the best evidence for fertility preservation techniques used in patients with CNS cancers and evaluate outcomes relating to their success and complications. Methods Two reviewers performed a search of Pubmed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. Papers were included if they reported at least 1 fertility preservation technique in a neuro-oncology patient. Non-English studies, editorials, animal studies, and guidelines were excluded. Meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model. Results Sixteen studies containing data from 237 participants (78.8% female) were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, of whom 110 (46.4%) underwent fertility preservation techniques. All patients (100%) successfully underwent fertility preservation with 1 participant (2.9%) returning to rewarm their oocytes, embryos or sperm. On average, 17.8 oocytes were retrieved with 78%, ultimately being cryopreserved. Five (6.0%) patients successfully conceived 9 healthy-term children after utilizing their cryopreserved sperm, embryos, or oocytes. Moreover, 6 patients successfully conceived naturally or using intrauterine insemination, resulting in 7 healthy-term children. Conclusions Fertility preservation techniques could offer a safe and effective way for neuro-oncology patients to deliver healthy-term babies following treatment. However, further studies concerning risks, long-term pregnancy outcomes, and cost-effectiveness are needed.
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Lombard A, Duffau H. Sexual Dysfunction of Patients with Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma: A Qualitative Review of a Neglected Concern. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14123025. [PMID: 35740690 PMCID: PMC9221288 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14123025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Patients suffering from diffuse Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) are usually young adults and present long life expectancy thanks to multimodal therapeutic management. In this context, the preservation of quality of life (QoL) is essential, and sexual health is part of it. We reviewed here the current knowledge about sexual dysfunction in LGG patients. We highlighted how this issue has been largely neglected, despite an incidence from 44 to 62% in the rare series of the literature. Thus, there is a need to assess more systematically the occurrence of SD in clinical routine in order to adapt cancer treatments accordingly, to manage actively these troubles, and finally to improve patients’ QoL in the long run. Abstract Diffuse low-grade gliomas (LGG) commonly affect young adults and display a slow evolution, with a life expectancy that can surpass 15 years, thanks to multimodal therapeutic management. Therefore, preservation of quality of life (QoL), including sexual health, is mandatory. We systematically searched available medical databases of Pubmed, Cochrane, and Scopus for studies that reported data on sexual activity or dysfunction (SD) in LGG patients. We analyzed results to determine incidence of SD and its association with QoL in this population. Three studies focused on SD incidence in patients presenting specifically LGG, or brain tumors including LGG. They comprised 124 brain tumor patients, including 62 LGG, with SD incidence ranging from 44 to 63%. SD was reported by more than 50% of interrogated women in the three studies. Regarding QoL, two out of the three studies found significant associations between SD and alterations of QoL parameters, particularly in the field of social and functional wellbeing. Finally, we discussed those results regarding methods of evaluation, inherent biases, and therapeutic implications regarding antiseizure medications and also planning of surgery, chemo-, and radiotherapy. Our review showed that SD is highly prevalent but still poorly studied in LGG patients. As those patients are usually young and enjoy an active life, there is a need to assess more systematically the occurrence of SD in clinical routine, in order to adapt cancer treatments accordingly, to manage actively these troubles, and finally to improve patients’ QoL in the long run.
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- Arnaud Lombard
- Department of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium;
- Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology, GIGA-Neurosciences, University of Liège, 4032 Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gui de Chauliac Hospital, 34295 Montpellier, France
- Team “Neuroplasticity, Stem Cells and Glial Tumors”, Institute of Functional Genomics, INSERM U-1191, University of Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France
- Correspondence:
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Adolescent and young adult brain tumors: current topics and review. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:457-464. [PMID: 35064353 PMCID: PMC8782686 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-02084-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The management of brain tumors developed in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) is challenging because of their histological heterogeneity and low incidence. The brain tumor and its treatment interventions can negatively affect neurological, neurocognitive, and endocrinological function, and dramatically affect the circumstances of AYA patients progressing to further education, employment, and marriage. Specific support is thus necessary to maintain the quality of life (QOL) of AYA brain tumor patients. AYA patients and survivors require active intervention and support for returning to school or work, progressing to further education, finding employment, and preserving fertility. Recent cancer genome profiling revealed that AYA gliomas include pediatric- and adult-type genetic alteration. Insights into the biology underlying the distribution of tumors in AYAs may influence the development of prospective trials. A more individualized view of brain tumors may influence stratification of patients' in future clinical studies as well as selection for molecular targeted therapy. Here I review strategies for achieving a better outcome to decrease late effects and improve QOL.
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Yeo KK, Burgers DE, Brodigan K, Fasciano K, Frazier AL, Warren KE, Reardon DA. Adolescent and young adult neuro-oncology: a comprehensive review. Neurooncol Pract 2021; 8:236-246. [PMID: 34055371 PMCID: PMC8153805 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npab001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Adolescent and young adult (AYA; ages 15-39) patients represent a population that experiences significant challenges in cancer care and research, exemplified by poorer clinical outcomes as well as unmet psychosocial and reproductive health needs. Despite central nervous system (CNS) tumors being one of the most common malignancies diagnosed in the age group, there is a clear paucity of AYA CNS tumor-specific publications, especially those related to the unique psychosocial and reproductive health needs of this population of patients. In this review, we examine various aspects of AYA oncological care including tumor biology, clinical outcome, clinical trials enrollment rate, site of care, unique psychosocial needs, and oncofertility. We assess the current state of these issues, highlight areas of deficiencies, and outline the steps needed to address these concerns. We emphasize the importance of comprehensive molecular testing as part of the diagnostic work-up, expansion of clinical trial availability, access to psychosocial care and oncofertility expertise, and the development of AYA-specific clinical research to define best practices and advancing care for this population.
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- Kee Kiat Yeo
- Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients with brain tumors are susceptible to multiple complications that can affect their survival or quality of life. The scope of these complications is widening due to prolonged overall survival and improved therapies. In this review, we discuss the most common complications in this patient population focusing on the recent literature. We specifically concentrated on tumor-related epilepsy, vasogenic edema, infectious, vascular, chemotherapeutic, radiation, endocrine, and cognitive complications. RECENT FINDINGS Molecular biomarkers play a role in epileptogenicity in brain tumor patients, and anti-epileptic drugs may cause neuro-cognitive side effects independent of other factors. The pathophysiology of vasogenic edema remains complex and poorly understood. Limited data suggest that newer oral anticoagulants appear to be safe and effective in venous and arterial thromboembolic complications. Brain tumor patients are prone to a wide variety of complications, including some related to new therapies. Optimal management of these complications improves quality of life, and in some cases overall survival.
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Fertility preservation outcomes in women with gliomas: a retrospective case-control study. J Neurooncol 2020; 147:371-376. [PMID: 32060839 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03429-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE With advances in cancer therapy, reproductive-aged women can look forward to a life post-malignancy. Fortunately, fertility preservation (FP) may provide relief from potential infertility caused by cancer or associated caustic treatments. Outcomes of FP in pre-treatment reproductive-aged women with gliomas have not been previously characterized. METHODS Between 2007 and 2018, 10 patients undergoing FP prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment for gliomas were identified at Brigham and Women's Hospital. They were matched 3:1 to male-factor infertility patients by age ± 1 year. RESULTS Patients with gliomas had significantly lower baseline anti-Müllerian hormone levels than male-factor infertility controls (2.37 vs 5.16 ng/mL, p = 0.002, log transformed). Despite higher starting (350 vs. 240 IU, p = 0.004) and total gonadotropin doses (4270 vs. 2270 IU, p < 0.001) over a similar stimulation duration (12.1 vs. 11.1 days, p = 0.219), cancer patients had lower peak estradiol levels (1420 vs. 2245 pg/mL, p = 0.003). The total number of follicles on the day of trigger (14.1 vs. 15.6, p = 0.284), the number of oocytes retrieved (18.4 vs. 20.5, p = 0.618), and the percentage of mature oocytes (69.9 vs. 73.8%, p = 0.076) were similar between cases and controls. One patient returned for a cryopreserved embryo transfer and delivered a healthy child. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing FP prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation for a glioma achieve satisfactory FP outcomes and should be appropriately counseled regarding the opportunity to family-build after treatment.
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Mobley EM, Ryan GL, Sparks AE, Monga V, Terry WW. Factors Impacting Fertility Preservation in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A Retrospective Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2019; 9:208-221. [PMID: 31651207 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Purpose: Fertility preservation before therapy is underutilized for those diagnosed with cancer as an adolescent or young adult (AYA). The purpose of this study was to describe factors impacting utilization of fertility preservation consultations and procedures among AYAs at the University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC). Methods: Patients were identified by the oncology registry at UIHC. Disease site, histology, date of diagnosis, sex, race, ethnicity, insurance, and zip code data were gathered by the registrars. UIHC's electronic medical record was queried for fertility preservation consultation. The Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility clinical database captured information about patients who underwent fertility preservation. Rural-urban commuting area codes measured rurality. Descriptive statistics and multivariate linear probability models were used to predict the probability of fertility preservation consultation and procedure. Results: From 2008 to 2017, 2932 AYAs were treated for an invasive malignancy at UIHC. Of the 440 (15%) who received a fertility preservation consultation, 156 (5%) underwent a fertility preservation procedure. Multivariate analyses showed that AYAs with public insurance coverage, those diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) disease or melanoma, and those >30 years old at diagnosis had a significant decrease in the percentage point probability of having a consultation. The percentage point probability of undergoing a procedure was decreased for female patients, those with melanoma or carcinoma, those seen by a pediatric-based provider, and those diagnosed after 25 years of age. Conclusion: This study has important implications for practice and policy, particularly regarding insurance coverage and patient and provider characteristics leading to fertility preservation consultations and procedures for AYAs with cancer.
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- Erin M Mobley
- Department of Health Management and Policy, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hematology Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
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Zhao H, Jin L, Li Y, Zhang C, Wang R, Li Y, Huang W, Cui C, Zhang H, Wang H, Ma D, Liao S. Oncofertility: What can we do from bench to bedside? Cancer Lett 2019; 442:148-160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2018.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Peyser A, Bristow SL, Hershlag A. Two successful pregnancies following fertility preservation in a patient with anaplastic astrocytoma: a case report. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:544. [PMID: 29739361 PMCID: PMC5941593 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4472-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Astrocytomas are the most common malignant glial tumors. With improved prognosis, it is possible for patients to pursue pregnancy post-treatment. However, with potential gonadotoxicity of oncology treatments, fertility preservation prior to chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy should be considered. This requires close collaboration between the oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist. To our knowledge this is the first report of successful pregnancies following fertility preservation for AA. CASE PRESENTATION 33-year-old nulligravid woman with newly diagnosed anaplastic astrocytoma (AA; WHO grade III, IDH1-negative) sought fertility preservation. Prior to chemotherapy and radiation for AA, the patient underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) for fertility preservation, resulting in 8 vitrified embryos. Following chemo-radiation, the patient underwent two rounds of frozen embryo transfers (FET), each resulting in a successful singleton pregnancy. CONCLUSION This case illustrates the realistic possibility, in carefully selected patients with brain tumors, of oocyte or embryo cryo-preservation prior to chemo-radiation and subsequent pregnancies.
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- Alexandra Peyser
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
- Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, 500 Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549 USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
- Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, 500 Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549 USA
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