SEHA's Corniche Fertility Centre Preserves Cancer Patient's Future Fertility Without Delaying Chemotherapy

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced that SEHA's Corniche Fertility Centre successfully completed a fertility preservation programme for a 30-year-old patient diagnosed with recurrent ovarian cancer, ensuring her future family plans were protected without postponing urgently required chemotherapy.

Following diagnosis of a recurrent juvenile granulosa cell tumour of the ovary, and given the potential impact of chemotherapy on fertility, the oncology team initiated an urgent referral to SEHA's Corniche Fertility Centre to explore preservation options before treatment commenced.

The initial consultation took place within one week of referral, and ovarian stimulation began the following day. As the patient was married, embryo cryopreservation was recommended as the most appropriate strategy to safeguard her future reproductive potential.

Egg retrieval was successfully performed from the remaining ovary. After fertilisation, five embryos developed and were safely cryopreserved for potential future use.

Crucially, the entire fertility preservation process was completed within the required clinical window, allowing chemotherapy to begin as scheduled without delay.

Dr. Arianna D'Angelo, consultant Physician at SEHA's Corniche Fertility Centre, said:“A cancer diagnosis understandably shifts immediate focus to life-saving treatment. However, concerns about future fertility are equally significant for many patients. Early referral and close coordination between oncology and reproductive medicine teams allow us to provide effective fertility preservation without compromising cancer care timelines.”

She added:“In this case, rapid action and integrated planning ensured the patient could proceed with chemotherapy while preserving future family-building options.”

Fertility preservation for cancer patients may include egg, sperm, or embryo cryopreservation depending on clinical circumstances. Early discussion at the time of diagnosis is essential to enable informed decision-making before chemotherapy or radiotherapy begins.

This case underscores how coordinated oncology and reproductive care within SEHA supports both immediate life-saving treatment and long-term family planning goals.

About PureHealth:

PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic s, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments, and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare. The company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the science of longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.

PureHealth's network comprises:

SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE's leading health insurer The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE Rafed – The UAE's largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi's first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK

Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE's largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care

About SEHA:

SEHA is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company operates a big number of the public hospitals and clinics of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is a PureHealth asset, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East.

SEHA is committed to continuously improving of customer care to recognised international standards and providing the community with world-class healthcare. SEHA operates 14 hospitals with over 2600 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care, urgent care, 6 dialysis s, and 4 blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 132,000 inpatients annually, conduct 52,000 surgeries, and treat more than 6.7 million outpatients.

SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East, with more than 20,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care, and administrative personnel.

To find out more about SEHA's specialised clinic or book an appointment, call 80050 or visit SEHA. You can also book an appointment through the SEHA mobile app or WhatsApp 02 410 2200.

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