CANCER AND FERTILITY

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.
Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows in a warrior’s hand
Psalm 127: 3 & 4

"HOPE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

At one time, it seemed to me that cancer affected only people who are older, but this is certainly not so. Cancer does affect people of any age and it is very likely that many are now having to make critical decisions regarding preserving their fertility as a result of cancer treatments that they are undergoing, and sadly, many more will soon find themselves making this decision as well, in pursuit of one day being able to have a family.

I have done some research in this regard and below are sites giving valuable information on how to go about preserving your fertility as you undergo treatment for cancer.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MBC/MBC_2x_Fertility_and_Cancer.asp?sitearea=&level
http://tcrc.acor.org/fertility.html

From the article:

“Although not everyone ends up having children, most people at least want to have the option. Cancer -- and treatment for cancer -- can sometimes take that option away, or can raise doubts about whether having children is even the right thing to do.

The good news for people facing cancer is that, in most cases, you can become a parent if you wish. It may not happen in the way you had expected before you learned you had cancer, but if you can be flexible, you will find there are options to help.”


Be encouraged and until next time, keep clinging to hope