Teenager receives first NHS testicular tissue transplant to preserve fertility
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Teenager receives first NHS testicular tissue transplant to preserve fertility

1 hour ago · Originally published 8 Oct 2026 10/10 Original headline: 'Breakthrough' frozen testicular treatment given on NHS for the first time
A 19-year-old has become the first patient in the UK to have his own frozen testicular tissue transplanted back to him following chemotherapy. By preserving these stem cells before treatment, doctors hope to restore his fertility, offering a new path for children and young people whose future reproductive health is put at risk by cancer care.
Source: STV News Midlothian
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