Potential Risk of Radiotherapy on Fertility among Male Cancer Survivors
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Reduced male fertility in childhood cancer survivors
With advances in cancer treatment, more pediatric cancer patients have increased their life expectancy. Because cancer-related therapy causes various physical and psychological problems, many male survivors experience later problems with thyroid and sexual functions, and with growth. As outcomes have improved, more survivors need to maintain their reproductive function to maximize their long-te...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer therapy & Oncology International Journal
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2473-554X
DOI: 10.19080/ctoij.2016.01.555566