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World J Clin Oncol. Jun 10, 2017; 8(3): 241-248
Published online Jun 10, 2017. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v8.i3.241
Current state and controversies in fertility preservation in women with breast cancer
Enes Taylan, Kutluk H Oktay
Enes Taylan, Kutluk H Oktay, Innovation Institute for Fertility Preservation and In Vitro Fertilization, New York, NY 10019, United States
Enes Taylan, Kutluk H Oktay, Laboratory of Molecular Reproduction and Fertility Preservation, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to this paper with conception, literature review and analysis, drafting, revision, editing, and approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No potential conflicts of interest.
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Correspondence to: Kutluk H Oktay, MD, PhD, Laboratory of Molecular Reproduction and Fertility Preservation, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Medical College, 40 Sunshine Cottage Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States. koktay@fertilitypreservation.org
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Received: February 17, 2017
Peer-review started: February 17, 2017
First decision: April 14, 2017
Revised: May 4, 2017
Accepted: May 12, 2017
Article in press: May 15, 2017
Published online: June 10, 2017
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Core Tip

Core tip: Field of fertility preservation has experienced remarkable advances within the last 20 years. As a result, young cancer survivors have numerous options to maintain an important aspect of their quality of life, fertility. In this article we review the current state and controversies in fertility preservation. The article should be an important resource for professionals who take care of young women with breast cancer and other malignancies.