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A program for information and
treatment to preserve fertility for patients
undergoing treatment for cancer and other medical
therapies that may disrupt their fertility 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 survival in all of 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,
new cancer treatment options and advanced
reproductive technologies offer all cancer patients
the hope of fertility preservation. 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. The first step to
fertility preservation is information.
We treat many different types of patients.
Our Center treats all patient 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 how they can preserve their current
fertility, and treatments to look to in the future.
Dr. Rinehart is always available for consultation
about fertility-saving possibilities for you or your
child in light of the planned or completed cancer
treatment. Our Center offers the following
services for fertility preservation:
- IVF and embryo freezing
- ovarian tissue freezing
- egg freezing
- testicular tissue aspiration and freezing
- sperm freezing
- donor egg treatment
- donor sperm treatment
- gestational host treatment
- hormonal replacement
- fertility-sparing surgery
You may call 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 address you specific needs
better. After speaking with one of our nurses, you
may download our registration forms (PDF files)
needed for your first appointment:
The second step to fertility preservation is a
personal decision.
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 call us for a consultation. Together we may
be able to make a difference in your life…and in
your future fertility.
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