The Ministry of Health supported the idea of ​​freezing germ cells before cancer treatment. State Duma deputies suggested freezing the germ cells of cancer patients before starting treatment. In the appeal, the authors of the initiative state that chemotherapy, radiation and surgical interventions may disrupt reproductive function. At the same time, cancer patients often have only a short time to make a decision regarding the preservation of germ cells before starting antitumor treatment, and they have to pay for their receipt and freezing at their own expense. Therefore, it is suggested to examine the possibility of financing these procedures for cancer patients through mandatory medical insurance. The Ministry of Health supported the idea and is already working to evaluate the possibility of implementing this proposal. The agency plans to adapt the existing regulations.

The Ministry of Health supported the idea of ​​freezing germ cells before cancer treatment. State Duma deputies suggested freezing the germ cells of cancer patients before starting treatment. In the appeal, the authors of the initiative state that chemotherapy, radiation and surgical interventions may disrupt reproductive function. At the same time, cancer patients often have only a short time to make a decision regarding the preservation of germ cells before starting antitumor treatment, and they have to pay for their receipt and freezing at their own expense. Therefore, it is suggested to examine the possibility of financing these procedures for cancer patients through mandatory medical insurance. The Ministry of Health supported the idea and is already working to evaluate the possibility of implementing this proposal. The agency plans to adapt the existing regulations.