AIIMS Delhi offers new hope for young cancer patients with free ovarian tissue freezing

The prevalence of cancer in the younger generation is a scary reality that haunts the minds of many. For many young women diagnosed with cancer, the battle is not limited to overcoming the disease.

There is always a possibility that treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can damage the ovaries, reduce the ovarian reserve and, in some cases, even lead to early menopause.

How can this be solved?

Researchers at AIIMS New Delhi have found a solution that can help young women who wish to start a family in the future. The ovarian tissue freezing technique promises new hope to patients.

How is ovarian tissue freezing done?

Experts remove a small portion of the ovarian tissue before the cancer treatment begins. The freezing can be performed in two ways: slow freezing and vitrification.

Researchers say slow freezing has been observed to work better at preserving the tissue quality. This method especially benefits young girls, before or during puberty, who need to start the cancer treatment as early as possible. The frozen tissue can be transplanted later, still giving them the window to start a family in the future, whenever she is ready.

The research is also important, as existing research shows that adult women can freeze their eggs or embryos before cancer treatment. However, this option is not available for girls who have not reached puberty and patients who cannot delay their treatment.

AIIMS, New Delhi, has gone a step further to offer hope to families who are reeling through stressful times by offering to freeze the ovarian tissue of eligible patients free of cost.

For more information, consult a health expert.