Alliance for Fertility Preservation

This US News article looks at the advances in immunotherapy are showing remarkable results in treating many forms of cancer. "Though the country has been engulfed in the #COVID19 crisis for the past year, "#cancer doesn't stop during a pandemic," said Dr. Laurie Glimcher, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Cancer screenings are as necessary as ever, but they have dropped by as much as 96% during the pandemic, Glimcher said."

Jackelyn B. Payne, MPH, MA, and colleagues indicated that a significant number of adolescent and young adult women are still not being given the information they desire regarding #fertilitypreservation and therefore are not making fully informed treatment decisions.

Though rare, men can develop #breastcancer and account for about 1 in 100 cases of breast #cancer. This article shares some of the symptoms to look out for.

After beating #cancer, 19-year-old enrolls in nursing school to help kids battling illness.

"As a Black woman in 2020, I navigate choices of #fertilitypreservation with a large degree of privilege: Namely, I had savings and health insurance." This Glamour article shares the unique perspective of a woman who pursued #eggfreezing.

With little family history of the disease, but maintaining regular mammograms, local resident Rita Koller is now a breast cancer survivor of 29 years, after being diagnosed at the age of 41 in 1991.

In general, evidence-based guidelines include recommendations against discouragement of future pregnancies in young women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, given the absence of an association between pregnancy and breast cancer recurrence. However, fertility rates have been shown to be lower in young breast cancer survivors compared with matched control individuals.

Classic techniques for #fertilitypreservation in men include gonadal shielding and sperm banking. Gonadal shielding uses lead-based devices to protect the testicles from the sterilizing effects of radiation treatment. Sperm banking is the process of freezing healthy sperm before #cancer treatment starts for later use to conceive. This WebMD article explores these options and more.

Among American women, breast cancer ranks as either the most commonly occurring cancer or a close second. The World Cancer Research Fund says there were two million new cases of breast cancer in 2018 across the globe, while the American Cancer Society notes the chance that a woman will die from breast cancer is about 2.6%.

DocWire news provides a look at whether or not race and ethnicity is an issue when it comes to #fertility preservation in New York City.

Two successful deliveries after 6 and 13 Years from 10 Oocytes Vitrified for fertility preservation in a then 20-Year-Old patient with Ph-positive acute lymphoid leukemia.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and only 19 states offer fertility insurance, including #fertilitypreservation for #cancer patients for those struggling to start a family.

Join our Executive Director, Joyce Dillon Reinecke, and the rest of the panel for this essential webinar on #fertility and #cancer.

"Getting a #cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking but learning that the treatment might also dash their dream of having a family can compound that heartbreak to an indescribable degree. However, all is not lost for cancer patients who wish to have children as they can opt for #fertilitypreservation prior to undergoing #chemotherapy." Click here to read more:

Receiving a #cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down. But understanding your #fertility options from day 1 can make all the difference. Join us for a free webinar on October 28th at 1:00pm ET with our Executive Director, Joyce Reinecke, and other industry experts on what you need to know about #oncofertility. Click here to register: https://buff.ly/345nxrB

October is #BreastCancerAwareness month, and for many, it is pink: Pink ribbons, walks, and fashion shows featuring pink clothing, shoes, and cocktails. If there needs to be an awareness month to inspire more women to schedule mammograms and have real talks about their #health with their doctors, then great. Keep it up.

The ECHO training program is aimed at enhancing knowledge and communication skills related to Oncofertility. This entirely virtual program and course materials are provided at no cost to participants and provides 17.75 FREE continuing education credits upon completion. Visit our website to learn more and apply today!

While facing a rare #cancer for the second time at age 11 could be scary for most, Nevaeh Williams is sharing her experience on social media to inspire others. Nevaeh is writing a blog that shows both the good and bad sides of her condition.

This study looks at #fertilitypreservation during the #COVID19 pandemic and mitigating the viral contamination risk to reproductive cells in cryostorage. https://buff.ly/34Nge6S #cancer

A new study has suggested that people who exercise in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. may be less likely to develop cancers than those who exercise later in the day.