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- Preserving hormone and reproductive functions in young female cancer patients undergoing pelvic radiation is crucial, yet the effects of carbon ion radiotherapy on fertility are not well understood.
- This study highlights a successful pregnancy resulting from a case involving carbon ion radiotherapy for sacral chondrosarcoma.
- A coordinated medical approach was used to position the ovaries and uterus away from radiation, allowing for both effective cancer treatment and the preservation of reproductive abilities, culminating in the birth of a healthy infant.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Preserving the endocrine and reproductive function in young female cancer patients undergoing pelvic radiation is a significant challenge. While the photon beam radiation's adverse effects on the uterus and ovaries are well established, the impact of pelvic carbon ion radiotherapy on women's reproductive function is largely unexplored. Strategies such as oocyte cryopreservation and ovarian transposition are commonly recommended for safeguarding future fertility.
Methods: This study presents a pioneering case of successful pregnancy after carbon ion radiotherapy for locally advanced sacral chondrosarcoma.
Results: A multidisciplinary approach facilitated the displacement of ovaries and uterus before carbon ion radiotherapy, resulting in the preservation of endocrine and reproductive function.
Conclusion: The patient achieved optimal oncological response and delivered a healthy infant following the completion of cancer treatment.
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