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Fertility and Cancer

American Cancer Society: Fertility and Cancer - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Here you can learn how cancer treatments affect fertility and options you have before, during, and after treatment.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine - This is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides information on infertility, menopause, contraception, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, and other reproductive disorders.

ASCO Patient Guide: Fertility Preservation - ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) recently issued a clinical practice guideline about fertility preservation in people treated for cancer, and this patient guide is based on ASCO's recommendations.

Cancerbackup: Cancer and Fertility - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.
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fertileHope - fertileHope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients faced with infertility. Here, you can learn about fertility risks, research, and financial assistance. There is also a physician finder.

Livestrong: Female Infertility Or Male Infertility - Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation provides the practical information and tools people living with cancer need to live strong. Find links to detailed information, suggestions, and additional resources from this site.

 

July 2008