Internet Resources
myoncofertility.org - A multimedia resource designed to educate and inform cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers alike about the threats of cancer treatment to both male and female fertility and the current fertility preservation options that are available.
American Cancer Society - 1.800.ACS.2345
One of the most respected of all not-for-profit organizations in the United States, the American Cancer Society makes outstanding resources available to patients, families, and caregivers. Search under keywords "fertility" and "sexuality" for information.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine: Cancer Topics
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine provides patients with this up-to-date fact sheet on cancer and fertility preservation. Not only does it discuss preservation of fertility, but it also addresses fertility issues after treatment for both men and women.
FertileHope - (888) 994-HOPE
This organization strives to be a comprehensive fertility preservation resource for patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. They offer programs and services to patients in five areas: research, awareness, education, financial assistance and support.
Oncofertility Consortium - Oncofertility refers to an interdisciplinary and interprofessional approach to developing and providing new fertility preservation options to young men, women, and children who have been diagnosed with cancer or other serious diseases and who must undergo potentially fertility-threatening treatment.
Books
Woodruff, TK and KA Snyder, eds. Oncofertility: Fertility Preservation for Cancer Survivors. New York: Springer, 2007
100 Questions and Answers about Cancer and Fertility. Oktay KH. 2008.
Alphabet Blessings: Conceiving with In Vitro Fertilization. Cotter JA. 2006.
Fertility Issues: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer. Longe J, ed. 2006. Available in print at the Health Learning Center or electronically at http://www.nmh.org/nmh/hlc/main.htm.
Journal Articles
"Childhood Cancer: Fertility and Psychosocial Implications." Kinahan KE. Cancer Treatment & Research. 138:191-200. 2007.
"A Fertile Future? Life after Cancer in Young Men." Peddie VL. Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy. 7(8):1069-1073. August 2007.
"Fertility Management for Women with Cancer." Agarwal SK. Cancer Treatment & Research. 138:15-27. 2007.
"Fertility Preservation in Adult Male Cancer Patients." Brannigan RE. Cancer Treatment & Research. 138:28-49. 2007.
"Today's Research, Tomorrow's Cures: The Ethical Implications of Oncofertility." Backhus LE. Cancer Treatment & Research. 138:16379. 2007.
Lee, SJ, LR Schover, AH Patridge, WH Wallace, K Hagerty, LN Beck, LV Brennan, and K Oktay. (2006). American Society of Clinical Oncology Recommendations on Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 24(8): 2917-5790.
Schover, LR, Rybicki, LA, Martin, BA, & Bringelsen, KA. (1999). Having children after cancer. A pilot survey of survivors' attitudes and experiences. Cancer, 86(4), 697-709.
Nieman, CL, R Kazer, RE Brannigan, et al. (2006). Cancer survivors and infertility: A review of a new problem and novel answers. Journal of Supportive Oncology, 4, 171-178.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine an the Committee of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. (2006). Ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation. Fertility and Sterility, 86(Suppl 4): S142-S147.
Videos
Breast Cancer and Intimacy. 50 minutes.
Cancer Journey: Issues for Survivors.
Support
Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Health Learning Center has joined forces with the American Cancer Society's Patient Navigator Program to provide assistance to patients and families dealing with cancer. To take advantage of this unique service, provided by
a licensed clinical social worker, call 312-926-4282.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Health Learning Center at 312.926.5465, the Alberto Culver Women's Health Learning Center at 312.472.3640, or e-mail us at HLC@nmh.org.
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