NPC Member Spotlight: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

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 as a blog post, to oncofertility@northwestern.edu. If you are interested in learning more about how to join the NPC, contact Brigid Smith at brigid.smith@northwestern.edu or (312)503-2506.

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Find us on Social Media

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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!

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Kevin J. Lederer Life Foundation

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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.

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Clinical Referrals: Cancer Knowledge Network

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 from well-designed studies that:

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International Symposium on Fertility Preservation

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 applications

We had two reasons for organizing the International Symposium on Fertility Preservation which took place February 28th – March 1st in Manipal, India. First, we thought this would create a platform for experts from different disciplines to understand the need of fertility preservation as fertility preservation has still not gained much attention in India.

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NPC Member Spotlight: University of Illinois at Chicago

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NPC Member Spotlight: Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York

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 well as a blog post, to oncofertility@northwestern.edu. If you are interested in learning more about how to join the NPC, contact Brigid Smith at brigid.smith@northwestern.edu or (312)503-2506.

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Exciting Updates from the Portuguese Center for Fertility Preservation

The Oncofertility Consortium Global Partner, The Portuguese Centre for Fertility Preservation (Coimbra Hospital and University Centre), now has brand new facilities!

PORTUGALBLOG3 (2) Last December, the Portuguese heath minister launched the new space for this Oncofertility Centre, to support cancer patients in the preservation of their fertility and other reproductive decisions. Prior to this centre opening, the Portuguese Centre for Fertility Preservation was based within the Reproductive Medicine Department of Coimbra Hospital and University Centre.