Gică N. Fertility preservation in patients with gynecologic cancer. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(14): 2301-2303 [PMID: 38765757 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i14.2301]
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Nicolae Gică, Doctor, PhD, Lecturer, Manager, Surgeon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dionisie Lupu, Bucharest 775887, Romania. gica.nicolae@umfcd.ro
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2024; 12(14): 2301-2303 Published online May 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i14.2301
Fertility preservation in patients with gynecologic cancer
Nicolae Gică
Nicolae Gică, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 775887, Romania
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Corresponding author: Nicolae Gică, Doctor, PhD, Lecturer, Manager, Surgeon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dionisie Lupu, Bucharest 775887, Romania. gica.nicolae@umfcd.ro
Received: January 27, 2024 Revised: March 4, 2024 Accepted: April 3, 2024 Published online: May 16, 2024 Processing time: 98 Days and 23.7 Hours
Abstract
In this editorial we comment on the article by Gu et al. We focus and debate the necessity of fertility sparing surgery in young women’s with gynecologic cancers, specifically on those patients with the desire to conceive. This type of individualized treatment options is often very difficult, due to the risk of disease evolution and multiple disparities in fertility preservation services among women in different countries and societies. For this reason national policy interventions are mandatory in order to ensure equitable access this procedures, in women with cancer.
Core Tip: Fertility preservation is a delicate balance, requiring multidisciplinary approach. Timely discussions about fertility preservation options should be integrated into the overall treatment plan, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their reproductive future. While not without challenges, fertility preservation provides cancer survivors with the opportunity to conceive and regain a sense of normalcy post-treatment.
