A cancer diagnosis is often life changing, but many people don’t realize that the side effects can be just as serious, like the risk of infertility. Patients only have a short window of time to preserve their fertility through sperm or egg retrieval. An expert explains what the process looks like for both genders and why we need to increaKristen Farrahse access to fertility clinics.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Kara Goldman, Medical Director of Fertility Preservation, Northwestern Medicine, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University
- Shelly Battista, Breast Cancer Survivor
Links for more info:
- Northwestern Medicine: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- twitter: @karagoldmanMD
- Northwest Medicine: After losing both ovaries, breast cancer survivor gives birth to identical twins on her two-year cancer-free anniversary
- Jama Network: A Geospatial Analysis of Disparities in Access to Oncofertility Services
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