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Feeling strong and positive will help you during the healing process. However, mood swings can be common after a cancer diagnosis. And sadness, worry or fear are natural emotions during the cancer read more
As you go through cancer treatment, you’ll have times of feeling confident that you can beat cancer. You’ll feel ready to tackle the physical, emotional and mental challenges that can come with cancer read more
Survivorship after treatment is an important phase of cancer care. The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition, recommends that each cancer read more
Every person has a set of personal beliefs and ideas. These may include beliefs about spirituality and religion. Many affected by cancer find that the cancer journey deepens their beliefs. It can even read more
You may be trying to understand the greater purpose or reason behind your illness and what it means for your life now. Exploring your feelings about cancer and your reactions to it can help you find read more
Hope is the belief that a positive outcome lies ahead. This belief can be difficult to hold onto in the face of cancer. Knowing how to create a sense of hope in your life can help you face cancer read more
Priorities are things in your life that are important to you. These can change over time, especially when you face a serious illness such as cancer. read more
It is important to find ways to move forward with your life after the initial shock of a cancer diagnosis. Knowledge is power. Knowing what is happening and what you need to do to meet your needs will read more
Studies show that the majority of oncologists do not discuss fertility routinely with their at-risk patients. read more
It is generally recommended that you wait six months to five years after cancer treatment before trying to get pregnant. read more
Male infertility is an inability to produce healthy sperm or to ejaculate sperm. Although sperm production usually recovers after cancer treatment, you should discuss the risks of infertility with read more
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
Overview The recommendations identified here were developed based on an internal analysis of the Livestrong Fertility Centers of Excellence program, a review of the scientific literature on read more
After that conversation, you can visit a fertility specialist to discuss your options in more detail. read more
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