Decreasing barriers to the utilization of cryopreserved sperm in male cancer survivors: an expert review and guide
A multidisciplinary and structured oncofertility pathway, such as detailed in this review, is needed to support cancer survivors in achieving their reproductive goals. Enhanced counseling, technology-enabled follow-up systems, targeted psychological support, and policies promoting broader insurance coverage for assisted reproduction represent key strategies to overcome existing barriers.
Authors
- Jordan Kassab
- Hailie Ciomperlik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6946-993X)
- Kevin J. Campbell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2594-2219)
- Megan Alexander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-3904)
- Luwam Ghidei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6915-2537)
- Laurie J. McKenzie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9429-1747)
- Michael D. Jochum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2398-356X)
- Laura Detti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6868-7185)
- Terri L. Woodard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6174-1521)
- Larry I. Lipshultz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8676-7285)
- Allyson Nevins
- John Sullivan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1418-0519)
- Anna Claire Reynolds
Institutions
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Texas Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Oncologist
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/oncolo/oyaf280
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00