Oncofertility in the news!

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The Chicago Tribune recently published an article, Kids with Cancer get Futuristic Chance at Saving Fertility, describing the role of ovarian and testicular freezing in saving future fertility for pediatric cancer patients.  The article highlighted patient and parent stories from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL.

While the decision can be overwhelming for all patients considering fertility preservation options in the face of a cancer diagnosis, it is even more challenging for parents making the decision on their child’s behalf.  However, parents interviewed for the article outlined that they feel better knowing that they’ve done what they can to preserve the option for their child if they elect to have a fmaily in the future.

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