6th March – FERTILITY PRESERVATION
Slogan: GIVE FERTILITY A CHANCE!
MOTHERHOOD AFTER CANCER IS
POSSIBLE!
Did you know that about 3% of malignant cancers affect women under 40?
During this year, some 50,000 women across the world under 40 years of age will be told they have a cancer. Thanks to the advanced therapies now available, the vast majority of these women will have an excellent outcome.
However, some cancer therapies can make it difficult, or even impossible, to get pregnant, depending on age, on the type of cancer and the treatment to be given.
That is why everybody must know that, at the time of diagnosis, it is crucial to focus on long-term quality of life, including fertility preservation. The opportunity to have a baby after treatment should be protected whenever possible.
Look beyond cancer! Think positive!
http://www.parenting.com/article/having-a-baby-after-cancer
https://www.nccn.org/https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/fertility.aspx
https://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/livestrong-fertility
What can you do to preserve your fertility before cancer treatment?
You have many options: oocytes, embryo and/or ovarian tissue cryopreservation and/or temporary suppression of the ovarian function. It will only take up a little of your time. Think about it, even if you are not sure whether you would like to become a mum in the future!
You never know what life promises you!
https://www.nccn.org/https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/fertility.aspx
www.asco.org/guidelines/fertility
Did you know that some cancer treatments in boys and men can impair their fertility?
Some cancer treatments in boys or men may lead to permanent infertility. Whereas others can stop or slow down sperm production for years. If boys or men are going to start a cancer treatment, their doctor should be asked about the potential risk of fertility impairment.
https://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/just-diagnosed/male-fertility-preservation
Did you know what a boy or a man with cancer can do to preserve their fertility?
For boys who have not been through puberty, testicular-tissue freezing is the only choice. For men, sperm banking – that is freezing and storing semen before beginning cancer treatment -, testicular sperm extraction and/or epididymal sperm aspiration are the options.
A boy or a man should think about preserving their fertility, as it is a gift to be cherished!
http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/dating-sex-and-reproduction/fertility-concerns-and-preservation-men
https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/fertility.aspx