Sperm banking: fertility preservation for male patients with cancer.
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چکیده
Sperm banking (SB) involves collecting and freezing sperm for potential future use. It is a simple, noninvasive way for male patients with cancer to preserve their ability to have biologic children. This article provides the information needed by nurses to effectively discuss SB with their patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 19 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015