A CANCER DIAGNOSIS OFTEN COMES OUT OF
THE BLUE AND STARTING OR EXTENDING YOUR
FAMILY WILL PROBABLY BE THE LAST THING ON
YOUR MIND. HOWEVER, IT’S IMPORTANT TO
CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE,
EXPLAINS SHONAGH WALKER.A
cancer diagnosis is a
frightening enough prospect,
not to mention the thought
of months of gruelling treatment.
On top of this, many young girls
and women discover they have just
a tiny window to decide on their
future fertility options. It’s something
they may not have even planned
to consider for many years to come,
particularly if they’re pre-pubescent.
However, with medical
advancements and technology being
more effective and more readily
available than ever before, this
window of hope is widening and
allowing increasing numbers of cancer
patients the chance to realise their
dreams of starting or extending their
family. Here, experts share their best
advice on preserving your fertility in
the face of a cancer diagnosis.F
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