Abu Dhabi doctors freeze five embryos for cancer patient without delaying chemotherapy
Doctors in Abu Dhabi have successfully frozen five embryos for a 30-year-old ovarian cancer patient, preserving her chance of having children in the future without delaying the start of chemotherapy. The patient was diagnosed with a recurrent juvenile granulosa cell tumour of the ovary and needed to begin chemotherapy, which can affect fertility. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download…
An ovarian cancer patient in Abu Dhabi has had her chance of motherhood preserved through the successful freezing of five embryos. The 30-year-old, diagnosed with a recurrent juvenile granulosa cell tumour, underwent chemotherapy that could have compromised her fertility. Her oncology team urgently referred her to SEHA’s Corniche Fertility Centre to explore fertility preservation options prior to her cancer treatment commencing.
Within a week, the patient received her first consultation and began ovarian stimulation the following day. Upon retrieval and fertilisation of her eggs, five viable embryos were generated and cryopreserved for potential future use. This entire process was accomplished within the required timeframe, enabling the patient to commence chemotherapy as originally planned.
Dr Arianna D’Angelo, Consultant Physician at SEHA’s Corniche Fertility Centre, emphasized the importance of early discussion between oncology and reproductive medicine specialists for cancer patients concerned about future fertility. Such coordinated efforts ensure patients like this woman can receive necessary cancer care without delay while also preserving their desire to build a family in the future.
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