609-SIG_ONC
Fertility Preservation Across the Lifespan: Current Practices, Techniques and Innovations
Chairs: Kate McCracken, Dario R. Roque
Faculty: Kate McCracken, Serena Chan, Peter C. Lim, Emma L. Barber

Description: This course (sponsored by the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Oncology Special Interest Groups) provides a comprehensive review of the principles and techniques of fertility preservation for patients facing gynecologic and non-gynecologic cancers. We will review how to provide comprehensive fertility preservation counseling that includes infertility risk stratification; illustrate fertility preservation techniques across multiple ages (children, adolescents, adults); and using video, demonstrate minimally invasive fertility preservation surgical techniques. Participants will learn about the role and indications to consider fertility-sparing surgical options, such as radical trachelectomy, ovarian transposition, and ovarian cystectomy.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
Develop a framework for counseling patients and families on fertility preservation options, and describe surgical techniques for fertility preservation in the pediatric/adolescent population, including ovarian tissue cryopreservation
Recognize the impact of a gynecologic cancer diagnosis, and the treatment, on fertility considerations
Implement the medical and surgical fertility sparing treatment options for women with cervical cancer and ovarian tumors

Course Outline
1:30 PM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview
K. McCracken
1:35 PM Fertility Preservation Options for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
K. McCracken
2:00 PM Fertility Preservation Counseling and Risk Stratification
S. Chan
2:25 PM Fertility Sparing Options for Patients with Cervical Cancer
P. Lim
2:50 PM Fertility Sparing Options for Patients with Ovarian Tumors
E. Barber
3:15 PM Discussion Questions & Answers
3:30 PM​​​​​​ The Oncology Special Interest Group Interactive Townhall!
Stick around after the main session for an engaging and interactive townhall with our Special Interest Group. We’ll discuss the group’s current focus areas, highlight key initiatives, and share what’s on the horizon for next year. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and help shape the direction ahead. All are welcome — we’d love to hear from you!
4:15 pm Adjourn