From Cancer Survivor to Parent: Embracing Oncofertility After Cancer

From Cancer Survivor to Parent: Embracing Oncofertility After Cancer

CANCER. This term alone induces a shudder down one’s spine. Your life is thrown into disarray when you receive a diagnosis, and treatment becomes your primary concern. However, a latent concern may persist in the midst of the conflict: what about the prospect of having children?  Though life-saving, cancer therapies sometimes affect fertility. On top of a challenging path, this can be a terrible blow. The good news is […]

Fertility and Cancer – Do fertility drugs cause cancer?

It is true that a few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, specifically with the drug Clomiphene Citrate. But should you be concerned about an increased cancer risk? Let’s take a look. Studies that suggest a link between fertility treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and cancer are conflicting, with some reporting a small increase in […]

Effect of Cancer Treatment on Fertility

Effect of Cancer Treatment on Fertility

Cancer is the abnormal growth and division of cells and can develop almost anywhere in the body. There are different types of cancers including lung cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, etc. The symptoms of cancer can vary depending on the type of body part is affected. Fertility issues with cancer and cancer treatment Cancer and some of the cancer treatments can affect a woman’s fertility or […]