Our friends at True North Treks are looking for survivors who are interested in participating in two exciting adventures this coming fall to “recalibrate, rejuvenate and reconnect with life”! True North Treks is dedicated to supporting young adult cancer survivors by…
This Sunday, June 7th, is National Cancer Survivors Day. It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community.
We hope that everyone who…
On May 12th, People Magazine highlighted a story about a 16 year old Arizona teen, McKindree Patton, who elected to freeze her eggs prior to chemotherapy for a rare form of bone marrow failure. Through the help of non-profit group Angel Mamas, McKindree…
We’re exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well…
On May 31st, the Oncofertility Consortium will participate in the Lurie Cancer Center’s 22nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K in Chicago, Illinois. Our goals are to celebrate those who have survived, to inspire those recently diagnosed and to promote cancer…
We’re exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well…
We’re exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well…
We’re exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well…
Did you know that the Oncofertility Consortium is accessible on multiple social media platforms? You can find us on: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube as well as the blog!
Follow us, friend us, tweet us – we want to connect with all of you!
If you…
The Oncofertility Consortium is excited to announce a new opportunity for Illinois individuals and couples struggling with infertility and its associated costs. The Kevin J. Lederer Life Foundation is a 501c3 that will provide educational programs as well as financial assistance.
The…
We welcome our Canadian Global Partners, Cancer Knowledge Network, as guests today on our blog. Read on below for information about their program.
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Fertility Clinic Referral for Breast Cancer Patients: The Sooner the Better
by Dr. Ellen Warner, MD, M.Sc., FRCPC, FACP
Contrary to long-held myths, we now know…
We are pleased to announce that our Global Partners in India hosted a very successful international meeting February 28-March 1, 2015. Here is a note from their center Director, Dr. Satish Kumar Adiga:
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International Symposium on Fertility Preservation: From basic research to clinical…
We’re exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well…
We’re exited to begin a new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as…
The Oncofertility Consortium Global Partner, The Portuguese Centre for Fertility Preservation (Coimbra Hospital and University Centre), now has brand new facilities!
Last December, the Portuguese heath minister launched the new space for this Oncofertility Centre, to support cancer patients in the preservation…
We’re exited to begin a new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as…
We’re exited to begin a new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as…
We’re exited to begin a new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as…
We’re exited to begin a new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as…
SHARE, a support group for women facing breast and ovarian cancer, has some great free webinars coming up and all are invited to participate!
Metastatic Breast Cancer: On Thursday, January 29, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST, Dr. Shari Goldfarb of Memorial…
Northwestern University has a long history of opening its doors to young high school scholars interested in programs towards careers in science and medicine. Recently, more than 30 young men from Westinghouse College Prep spent time on Northwestern’s medical campus during…
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has concluded that about two-thirds of women who undergo a lumpectomy to treat breast cancer receive radiation therapy for longer than necessary. Radiation is used after a lumpectomy to reduce…
Understanding science isn’t just important to scientists and health care professionals, a basic understanding of science is critical for all people to participate fully in the national and international conversation. A recent issue of The Conversation, discusses the importance of…