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Cancer will affect approximately 1 in 50 women and 1 in 70 men by the time they reach their 39th birthday. Similarly, 1 in 500 children will also be diagnosed with a form of childhood cancer. Fortunately, advances in cancer treatment have increased the survival rate among these patients. Today, early cancer detection and multimodal treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have improved the quality of life for cancer patients. Being able to look to a future beyond cancer also prompts these patients and their parents to ask the question, “Will I be able to have a family after my cancer treatment?” Fortunately, there is hope for fertility preservation, thanks to new cancer treatment options and advanced reproductive technologies. Often combined intervention by the patient’s primary physician/oncologist and a fertility specialist offers men, women and children the chance to be a cancer survivor AND a parent. Thanks to fertility preservation at the Chicago-area practices of Reproductive Medicine Institute, we have helped many patients start families after beating cancer.
We treat many different types of patients . Reproductive Medicine Institute treats all patients who are faced with the use of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery that may alter their fertility, whether they have a diagnosis of cancer or other life-altering disease. Children, adolescents, and their parents often benefit from hearing the effect of treatment on reproductive organs and the availability of fertility-sparing treatment. In addition, hormone replacement therapy may be beneficial to promote more normal reproductive health. Adult survivors of childhood cancer often talk about the types of fertility treatment available to help them become a parent today. Adult men and women may need to hear about fertility preservation, and treatments to look to in the future. The physicians and our team are always available for consultation about fertility preservation possibilities at our Chicago-area practices, for you or your child in light of the planned or completed cancer treatment.
Reproductive Medicine Institute offers the following services for fertility preservation:
You may contact us to schedule an appointment at any of our offices. We’ll make every effort to see you or your child within 48 hours. Please bring information on your current or past treatment, and the name and telephone number of your treating physician to help us better address your specific needs.
Fertility preservation must be considered along with your cancer treatment and your overall health. We recommend that you discuss pre-treatment and post-treatment options with us and your primary doctor to help you make the best decision for you. Please contact us to schedule a personal consultation to discuss fertility preservation at one of our offices in the Chicago area. Together we may be able to make a difference in your life…and in your future fertility.