Infertility
Infertility
Cancer Guide
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Emotional Challenges When Facing Cancer and Infertility 21085
The emotional toll can be particularly challenging for those whose future fertility is threatened by the very medications and procedures that were meant to save their lives. read more
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Fertility and Insurance 26858
You may be wondering if your insurance will pay for fertility preservation procedures. Unfortunately, this is a new niche in medicine and therefore, coverage is limited. read more
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Male Fertility Preservation 39027
Some men are not able to have children due to the effects of cancer treatment. By identifying your risk for infertility, you can take steps before treatment to preserve your fertility. For men who read more
Get Support
see moreRESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association provides support, education and advocacy for those dealing with infertility. The website provides timely information related to all family-building
International Council on Infertility Information Disseminated
The International Council on Infertility Information offers information on fertility preservation as well as a scholarship opportunity for In Vitro Fertilization coverage. The organization also helps
Annual Fertility Hope Awards: FootPrints of Angels
This award can be used to fund infertility treatments in infertile women up to $5,000. This is not exclusively for cancer survivors but the application requires a diagnoses of infertility (unless you
Community: Survivor Stories
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Susan L. 5423
I've been diagnosed with three different kinds of cancer. The first one started 31 years ago, in 1972, when I was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease at the age of 24. read more
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Maria S. 5287
I became a cancer survivor on November 6, 1977 when I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. read more
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Tamika F. 6291
I became a cancer survivor in May of 2001 when I was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer. read more
Community: Livestrong Voices
see moreDiagnosed with cancer? Think about your fertility
Bessie is an endometrial cancer survivorContinue reading on Livestrong Voices »
Angela’s Story
I married the love of my life on a hot summer day in July 2010. After one blissful year of marriage we decided to start trying for our first baby. I could not wait to become pregnant and to be a mom.
News
Livestrong Fertility Program Hits $50 Million Saved for Young Cancer Survivors
KEY POINTS: Since 2004, the Livestrong Fertility program has helped more than 10,700 cancer patients and survivors save a total of more than $50 million. Each year 70,000 adolescent and young adult
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see morePosition Statement: Health Insurance Coverage for Iatrogenic Infertility
As national conversation for health insurance coverage for fertility preservation developed, Livestrong and the Cancer Legal Resource Center joined together to develop a position statement outlining
Iatrogenic Infertility Due to Cancer Treatments: A Case for Fertility Preservation Coverage
Livestrong’s goal is to amend current cancer benefits to include coverage for all standard fertility preservation treatments when necessary medical treatments may cause iatrogenic infertility. Both
Health Care Provider Comprehensive Guide
Health Care Providers Livestrong offers services, partnerships and tools that can help your patients prepare for, cope with and manage their cancer journey. Contact our free navi