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According to a latest research, a number of cancer patients undergoing treatment have less idea; their medical operation could adversely affect their fertility.
Based on the report published on the New York Times it was discovered that many doctors fail to properly discuss with cancer patients the big possibilities that the chemotherapy they are undergoing could affect their fertility.
Due to this report, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, issued some guidelines on the matter recommending, “any oncologist seeing reproductive-aged patients for consideration of cancer therapy should be addressing potential treatment-related infertility with them or, in the case of children, with their parents.
The guidelines also state, "sperm and embryo cryopreservation are considered standard practice and are widely available."
It was also observed that despite these guidelines, doctors’ focus on beginning effective treatment as soon as possible can sometimes lead them to overlook potential effects on their patients’ fertility.
The report also state that out of desperation to find cure on their medical condition many cancer patients fail to consult their doctor the effects of the treatment on their sexuality.

Cancer patients need to be vigilant to always ask to their doctors the side effects of their operation since that treatment could affect their fertility.

The University of North Carolina’s Fertility Preservation Program also revealed that about 25% of U.S. oncologists discuss fertility issues with their patients before treatment begins.
This report should serve as eye opener to doctors to be vigilant on their duty by properly informing their patients on the negative possibilities of their medical procedure.
On the other hand, cancer patients need to be also responsible by asking their doctors on the side effects of their medical operation so that whatever happens they are aware of the possibilities and could find immediate and appropriate treatment on the matter.