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Adolescents & Young Adults

Adolescents and young adults have very specific concerns and needs when faced with a cancer diagnosis. This is the time when you want to meet others, focus on school and start a family. A cancer diagnosis can present many challenges, and we’re here to help you.

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Young Adults With Cancer 24597

Young adults (teens to age 35) and adolescents have very specific concerns when they are diagnosed with cancer. This is a time when they want to meet others and form close relationships. It's a time read more

  • body image
  • dating
  • family

To Eric, Movember is Personal209

“But you’re so young” is often how the conversation starts when people find out that I am a cancer survivor. Diagnosed at 28 and again at…

Fertility Preservation Options for Men 17723

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

  • adoption
  • before cancer treatment
  • children

Fertility Preservation Options for Women 17420

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

  • baby
  • children
  • early menopause

Parenthood Options for Men 13803

It is generally recommended that you wait six months-two years after you finish your cancer treatments before having your fertility tested, when sperm production has returned t read more

  • adoption
  • before cancer treatment
  • children

Parenthood Options for Women 15539

It is generally recommended that you wait six months to five years after cancer treatment before trying to get pregnant. read more

  • adoption
  • baby
  • birth

Cancer and Fertility Risks for Men 15312

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

  • children
  • father
  • fatherhood

Cancer and Fertility Risks for Women 14032

Some women find that cancer treatment affects or damages their fertility. For some of these women, once treatment ends, natural conception and childbearing are no longer options. read more

  • adoption
  • baby
  • donor eggs

Fertility and Insurance 17123

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

  • coverage
  • Fertility
  • infertility

Fertility FAQ for Women 19239

1. What is the difference between infertility and premature ovarian failure? read more

  • adoption
  • birth defect
  • breast cancer

Emotional Challenges When Facing Cancer and Infertility 13191

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

  • anger
  • Cancer
  • emotional struggle

A Young Adult Survivor Story: 15 Years in the Making133

Nearly 72,000 young adults, ages 15–39, are diagnosed with cancer every year. Young adult cancer survivors can face unique challenges like…

Hugo G.

Hugo G. 11883

I became a cancer survivor when I was diagnosed with cancer in May of 2000. read more

  • anger
  • angry at god
  • changes to your bones
Janice D.

Janice D. 10937

I became a survivor in September of 1977 when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. read more

  • cardiomyopathy
  • caucasian
  • changing public policies
Lily S.

Lily S. 10852

I had no idea it was cancer. When they told me I had Hodgkin's disease, that meant nothing to me. I was like, "Okay, what do we have to do to get rid of this?" I didn't know what oncology was. read more

  • body image
  • caregiver and hodgkins's disease
  • caregiver support