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“Mini-testicles” to the rescue

Testicular organoids may one day offer hope to childhood cancer survivors facing infertility who want to start a family By Anja Elsenhans • November 10, 2025 As a male patient, what would you do if you knew you might face fertility issues in the future? For adults, the answer is often simple: sperm banking. But for young cancer patients who have not yet gone through puberty, sperm banking is off the table. Infertility is a common side effect of cancer therapy. Saving a child's life is, of course, the top priority. But they might not be able to fully understand the

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