Reproductive Banks

Fertility preservation
for cancer patients

Cancer incidence has been increasing and affecting the younger population.

According to the statistics of the Health Promotion Administration over the years, the incidence of cancers has increased and tended to affect the younger population. Take breast cancer for example. There are more than 10,000 newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer in Taiwan each year. Among them, 10% were diagnosed at childbearing age (≦40 years old).

The reproductive function may be compromised by chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Chemotherapy drugs may induce irreversible damages to ovarian functions or spermatogenesis. There are approximately 70-80% of the patients whose ovaries have been severely damaged after chemotherapy, while approximately 10-30% of the patients have experienced amenorrhea after chemotherapy. As for men, the quantity or quality of sperm may be affected by cancer treatments.

The survival rate and cure rate of cancers has been rising.

Take breast cancer for example. The overall five-year survival rate of the females diagnosed with breast cancer in Taiwan is up to 88%. Among these, the five-year survival rate of the Stage 1 patients is as high as 95%.Testicular cancer commonly seen in young people is another similar example. The five-year survival rate of the Stage 1 patients has also attained as high as 95%. As a result, many cancers may not be considered as terminal illnesses if they were diagnosed and treated early.

Cancer patients at childbearing age with fertility needs should have their birth plans made.

For cancer patients who have prospective fertility needs, it is recommended to consult the Center of Reproductive Medicine about the relevant information on fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. 

The fertility preservation services provided by CCH

  • Egg Freezing
    Sperm Freezing
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  • Embryo Freezing
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  • Donor Egg
    Donor Sperm
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