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MyOncofertility Linked Through the Hormone Foundation

May 29, 2009
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The MyOncofertility Web site is now listed on The Hormone Foundation's Web site in the "Useful Links" section, under the Public/Patients tab.

The Hormone Foundation is a rich source of hormone-related health information and targets for not only doctors and organizations, but patients and the general public too.

The Hormone Foundation recently added a link the the MyOncofertility Web site - directing patients and the general public there to gather more information.
The Hormone Foundation recently added a link the the MyOncofertility Web site - directing patients and the general public there to gather more information.

The MyOncofertility site will now be an addred resource for those people seeking information, and can help the Foundation uphold its mission "to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions through outreach and education."

The Foundation works directly with The Endocrine Society and its members to make information about hormones and endocrine diseases readily accessible and available to everyone.

To check out the page with the MyOncofertility Web site link, go to: Useful Links.

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  • In the news, Oncofertility

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  • fertility, Fertility Preservation, infertility, Oncofertility

Junior Oncofertility Saturday Academy Video

May 29, 2009
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 For a glimpse into what the Oncofertility Saturday Academy is all about, watch this video of the juniors during their session on February 28th:

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  • Oncofertility Saturday Academy

Dr. Jeffrey Chang wins San Diego Partnership Award

May 28, 2009
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Dr. Jeffrey Chang wins the San Diego Science Alliance Partnership Award at a ceremony on May 21st, 2009. He is accompanied by SDSA Executive Director Nancy Taylor and SDSA Preseident Rick Beach. Photo courtesy of SDSA.

Dr. Jeffrey Chang, the principal investigator of the National Physicians...

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  • General, In the news, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, Oncofertility Saturday Academy

Myoncofertility.org quoted on Emax Health Web site

May 23, 2009
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An article submitted in early March to the Emax Health Web site quotes the NEJM article by Dr. Jeruss and Teresa Woodruff. It also describes Oncofertility, explaining what it is. Furthermore, the author directs people to the MyOncofertility Web site, an effort led by the Oncofertility Consortium to...

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  • Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility

Time Magazine quotes Feb. 26 NEJM article

May 23, 2009
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On March 10th, Time Magazine published an article that mentioned Oncofertility Consortium members and research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

A Hope to Prolong Fertility: Ovarian Transplants describes the choices faced by Stephanie Yarber. Yarber was diagnosed with...

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  • Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility, Research

Teresa speaks at the 13th Annual Distinguished Women in Medicine and Science Lecture and Reception

May 23, 2009
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At 4p.m. on Wednesday May 27th, Teresa Woodruff will give a lecture entitled “Behind the Scenes: The Bench to Bedside Story of Oncofertility.”

The lecture will take place at the  Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at 303 E. Superior on the 1st floor.

A reception will follow at 6p.m.

The...

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  • Meetings, Oncofertility

Q&A with Megan Faurot from the Institute for Women's Health Research

May 23, 2009
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Megan Faurot, the director of education programs at the Institute for Women's Health Research, appeared in a Q&A article on the Medill Reports Chicago Web site on May 13th. She talks about how she applies her skills as a teacher to work with scientists and clinicians to develop educational programs...

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  • In the news, Oncofertility Saturday Academy

Why I Froze My Eggs-Newsweek Article, May 11-18, 2009

May 19, 2009
Susan Barrett

The other day my boyfriend's mother gave me the current issue of Newsweek telling me that it contained an article I must read. She had the magazine opened to the article "Why I froze my eggs". I thought to myself good lord, another journalist's attempt to inaccurately document fertility...

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  • In the news

Cervical cancer patient harvested eggs before treatment

May 11, 2009
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A cervical cancer survivor wrote an article on commercialappeal.com. It was published on Mother's Day and encourages women to get tested for HPV, whether the woman has had the HPV vaccine or not.

Michelle Whitlock, who wrote "My thoughts: Simple tests can help reduce rates of cervical cancer,"...

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  • Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility

Introducing Huge Galdones

May 8, 2009
Oncofertility Consortium

Huge Galdones, PhD

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I'm a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and, if I'm not mistaken, the newest member of the Woodruff Laboratory. Originally from Montreal (Quebec, Canada), I received my B.Sc. (Physiology) and Ph.D. (Pharmacology and Therapeutics) from McGill University. With a background in...

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  • General, Introductions

Robotic Surgeries for Hysterectomies

May 7, 2009
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital is hosting a half-day conference on Saturday, May 17th called "State-of-the-Art Hysterectomy: The Robotic Surgical Option."

Dr. Patrick Lowe will be one of the speakers at this event. He was one of the doctors who participated in the Oncofertility Saturday Academy,...

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  • Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility, Oncofertility Saturday Academy

The Girl Power Benefit Luncheon for the Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago

May 5, 2009
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Teresa Woodruff was an honorary co-chair at the Girl Power Benefit Luncheon for the Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago last Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency. The event honors women and leadership and highlights those who have made great efforts to be future leaders.

Penny Pritzker,...

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  • Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility, Oncofertility Saturday Academy

Introducing Susan Barrett

May 1, 2009
Susan Barrett

My name is Dr. Susan L. Barrett and I am a basic scientist in the Woodruff Laboratory for the Oncofertility Consortium. I have a PhD in Development, Cellular and Molecular Biology, namely Reproduction as well as a MS in Tumor Biology. I am currently researching new frontiers in preserving fertility...

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  • General, Introductions