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Fertility Preservation Guidelines for Cancer Patients Reviewed


Jun 13, 2013
No major, substantive revisions were necessary, but clarifications were added to update the American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines on fertility preservation for children and adults with cancer, according to a report published online May 28 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Age, Sex Predict Neoplasia Risk in CT Colonography Screening


Jun 11, 2013
For individuals undergoing screening computed tomographic colonography, age and sex, but not body mass index or family history, are independent predictors of advanced neoplasia risk, according to a study published online June 10 in Cancer.

Biological Sex Trait Influences Melanoma Survival


Jun 10, 2013
Melanoma progression and survival seem to be substantially influenced by a biologic sex trait, even in advanced disease, according to research published online May 20 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Guidelines Updated for Young CA Survivors' Fertility Follow-Up


Feb 6, 2013
Current recommendations for the assessment and management of female reproductive complications following treatment of cancers in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood have been updated, according to a review published online Feb. 4 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Male Cancer Survivors Do Not Follow Up Regarding Fertility


Jan 8, 2013
A considerable proportion of male cancer survivors do not attend follow-up appointments to monitor their fertility or to discuss disposal of banked sperm, according to a study presented at Fertility 2013, held from Jan. 3 to 5 in Liverpool, U.K.

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