Fertility preservation activities for AYA generation cancer patients
Kagoshima University Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Professor
KOBAYASHI Hiroaki
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
UCHIDA Natsuko
Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Visiting Researcher
SHIROTA Kyoko
Faculty of Medicine School of Health Sciences Department of Nursing Reproductive Health Care Nursing Professor
OKI Toshimichi
Kagoshima University Hospital Cancer Center Director
UENO Shin'ichi
Vice-Director
SUZUKI Shinsuke
Kagoshima University Hospital Hematology & collagen medicine Professor
ISHITSUKA Kenji
Background and objectives of activities
The project is working to preserve the possibility of having children in the future so that cancer patients in the pediatric and AYA generation ( ages 15-39, Adolescent and Young Adult) can engage in treatment and other activities with hope. Promote projects to reduce the burden on patients by partially subsidizing the cost of fertility preservation therapy by the national and prefectural governments. To collect clinical data from patients and promote research to generate evidence for the efficacy and safety of fertility preservation therapy and to establish regional networks.
Summary of Activities
Develop a network system for cooperation in cancer and reproductive medicine by certified reproductive medical institutions, AYA generation cancer treatment facilities, and prefectural departments in charge of sperm, egg, fertilized egg, and ovarian freezing. Establish a system that enables eligible patients to learn about fertility preservation therapy and receive appropriate fertility preservation therapy promptly when they wish to receive it, as well as a consultation and support system.
Expected Benefits
Enables young cancer patients to fight cancer with hope and connect with the hope of having children in the future.