Fertility Preservation Options for Men 28827

Studies show that the majority of oncologists do not discuss fertility routinely with their at-risk patients. read more

Q: Can I still be a parent if cancer has made me infertile?

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Just because cancer won't let your body have a baby, that doesn't mean you can't be a parent. There are lots of ways to start a family. You can use a sperm or egg donor, surrogate or adopt. If you want to be a parent, you can make it happen. Cancer doesn't get to win this!
Contributed by: Aditi Narayan
Community Member

Q: Where do I bank my sperm or eggs?

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Understand that where you bank sperm or eggs is often where you will complete the process. Make it convenient!
Contributed by: Devon McGoldrick
Community Member

Q: Is there anything I need to do after I save my eggs/sperm?

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Put a reminder on your phone or calendar to make sure you don't forget to pay storage fees to your fertility clinic or sperm bank.
Contributed by: Lee Boerner
Community Member

Q: Do I need to be worried about fertility preservation for my child?

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As a parent of a pediatric, adolescent or young adult cancer patient, ask the doctor if you need to be concerned about fertility preservation options for your child before their treatment begins.
Contributed by: Renee Nicholas
Community Member