A couple of weeks ago, we launched the 2017 LIVESTRONG Survey. This year, we are focusing on fertility concerns of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

While 40-80% of women and 30-75% of men diagnosed with cancer during their reproductive years will be at risk of infertility, less than 50% of patients recall discussing fertility risks with their health care team.

This survey will help us learn about:

• Whether patients are being informed about potential fertility risks due to a cancer diagnosis and/or related treatments;
• Whether they are receiving the necessary education and access to resources to make informed decisions about fertility preservation;
• The quality of their provider’s communication about fertility risks; and
• Why they do or do not choose to preserve their fertility before or after treatment.

This survey will be targeted to anyone diagnosed with cancer during ages 15-39 years between 2006-present in the US.

We need your help! To ensure that we hear from all cancer survivors who are eligible to take the survey, we would greatly appreciate if you would share the survey link through social media. Here are some sample posts:

Facebook: LIVESTRONG wants to hear directly from cancer survivors about their experiences with cancer and fertility. Take the 2017 LIVESTRONG Survey today! http://lvstr.ng/LivestrongSurvey2017

Twitter: LIVESTRONG wants to hear directly from cancer survivors about their experiences with cancer and fertility: http://lvstr.ng/LivestrongSurvey2017

Keep reading below for more updates and helpful information from LIVESTRONG.

LIVESTRONG,

Kendall Bergman, MA
Managing Director, Mission Operations

New and Improved DIY Community Fundraising

We've recently redesigned and improved our DIY Fundraising Event page to encourage more people to get involved and create fundraisers within their local community. Take a look and share with your friends!

The LIVESTRONG Guidebook

We are pleased to offer a digital version of the LIVESTRONG Guidebook. Feel free to share with your networks.

NOTE: We are currently unable to create a digital version of the Journal that typically accompanies the hard copy version of the Guidebook. As you share the link (https://www.livestrong.org/theguidebook) to the digital version of the Guidebook be sure to let your contacts know that the Journal is not available, but the Guidebook allows for online annotation, bookmarking, etc.

Cancer Health & Exercise

Read the latest LIVESTRONG blog on Health, exercise and staying connected with your body during cancer treatment.

When we share our own life experiences, it can have a last impacting on those around us. We encourage you to share your cancer story below—whether it’s about your diagnosis, your treatment, your recovery or someone you know affected by cancer. Your story is important.