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Repropedia: A reproductive dictionary for oncofertility

By: Oncofertility Admin -
Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Introductions, Oncofertility
Tags: cancer, Fertility Preservation, Northwestern University, Oncofertility, Repropedia, Woodruff Lab
The Oncofertility Consortium often uses technical terms when discussing cancer and fertility preservation. In an effort to remove the jargon from reproductive science, Cathryn Smeyers, Program Manager of the Center for Reproductive Research, created Repropedia, which is what we link to on our blog when…
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Oncofertility Consortium at the 2011 Cancer Rights Conference

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, Conference, Fertility Preservation, legal, Oncofertility, patient navigation
A cancer diagnosis often carries a number of legal issues, including insurance coverage, employment and taking time off work, access to health care and government benefits, etc… These legal issues can have a serious affect on an individual’s already compromised health causing stress and confusion,…
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Oncofertility in the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, In the news, Oncofertility
Tags: cancer, clinical research, Fertility Preservation, infertility, legal, Oncofertility, social science
In the first volume of the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (JAYAO), a pioneering new cancer journal dedicated to the adolescent and young adult oncology population, an article by Oncofertility Consortium members Gwendolyn P. Quinn, PhD and Caprice A. Knapp, PhD entitled “Assessing…
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Chicago Celebrates National Cancer Survivor’s Day

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, In the news, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, cancer, Cancer Survivor's Celebration & Walk, Egg Banking, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Personal stories, quality of life
On June 5th, the 18th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration & Walk is taking place in Chicago, IL, at Grant Park. This leisurely, non-competitive 4 mile walk is a family-focused, community awareness event dedicated to bringing together cancer survivors, friends and family, and all those who…
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Best Practices in Fertility Preservation Communication

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, Egg Banking, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, posthumous reproduction, Sperm Banking
The website, Get Inside Health: Your Exclusive Guide to Health and Well-Being, recently conducted an interview with Oncofertility Consortium member Gwendolyn Quinn, PhD, entitled “Preserving Fertility in Cancer Patients: Two Views.”  Dr. Quinn is a researcher at the Moffit Cancer Center and Research Institute as…
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Fertility Preservation across the Pond: Global Oncofertility

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
Tags: Fertility Preservation, infertility, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
The medical community has known for a very long time that chemotherapy is disruptive to reproductive function and that young women undergoing chemotherapy have a greater chance of entering early menopause. In the 1970s, two articles were published acknowledging these two issues: Depletion of Growing…
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The Oncofertility Consortium: Building the Bridge across Disciplines

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Tags: education, Fertility Preservation, Lisa Campo-Engelstein, multidisciplinary, Northwestern University, Oncofertility, publication
The Oncofertility Consortium was developed with the insight that a multidimensional approach would be required to solve the intractable problem of fertility loss in young cancer patients. By bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds in basic science, the humanities and the social sciences, we could…
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Fertility Preservation Then, Now and Going Forward

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
Tags: cancer, Egg Banking, fertility, Fertility Preservation, infertility, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, patient navigation
On May 16th, Richard Anderson, PhD, MD will be delivering an Oncofertility Virtual Grand Rounds entitled, “Female Fertility Preservation in Practice: Where We Are, and How We Got Here.” Dr. Anderson is a consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and a Professor of Clinical…
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Oncofertility and Womanhood in Muslim Communities

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Tags: cancer, ethics, Fertility Preservation, Islam, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, religion
As you’ve seen in previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the religious implications of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in certain faiths and challenged ourselves to rethink oncofertility in the context of religious traditions. Through analysis and close examination, we can often discuss the challenges oncofertility poses…
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Oncofertility from the Perspective of a Physician

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
Tags: ethics, Fertility Preservation, healthcare provider, infertility, National Physicians Cooperative
Addressing fertility preservation with a newly diagnosed cancer patient may seem like a daunting task for a healthcare provider, but studies show that cancer survivors who did not learn about fertility preservation options were more likely to feel distressed by this, impacting their quality of…
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Cancer, Fertility and Environmental Implications

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Tags: cancer, clinical research, environmental chemicals, Fertility Preservation, Institute for Women's Health Research
A rapidly expanding body of research indicates that many reproductive health problems and cancers may be caused by exposure to chemicals that are widely dispersed in our environment and which we come into contact on a daily basis. These problems include infertility and cancers of…
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Family Planning and Cancer

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, Egg Banking, Fertility Preservation, Gilda's Club Chicago, infertility, Oncofertility, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, Patient Navigator, Sperm Banking, Surrogacy
Planning to start a family can be an exciting and exhilarating time. Oftentimes people discuss issues along the lines of finances, space, school districts, career trajectory, etc… The logistics that will have an impact on whether or not you are ready for this next step…
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Post Cancer: Pregnancy, Adoption, and Infertility

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Categories: Blog, fertility, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, cancer, clinical research, education, Egg Banking, Oncofertility, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, patient navigation, Surrogacy
Preparing to parent after cancer treatment can be both an exciting and a terrifying journey depending on what your experience with cancer was and what your current parenting options are.  A recent podcast entitled “Adoption or Infertility Treatment after Cancer,” broadcast by Creating a Family,…
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Deciding Your Future in Cancer’s Wake

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Categories: Blog, fertility, General, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, cancer, education, Egg Banking, ethics, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, social science, Sperm Banking, Surrogacy
Young cancer patients who choose fertility preservation in the midst of a cancer diagnosis reveal their belief in a future for themselves and in their body’s ability to create life even when faced with death. Oncofertility technologies offer possibilities to cancer patients asking them to…
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Cryo 2011: Refining Fertility Preservation

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Research
Tags: Conference, cryopreservation, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, ovarian biology, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, Sperm Banking, Techniques
Many young cancer patients prior to treatment undergo fertility preservation applications that utilize cryopreservation techniques such as egg banking, embryo banking and sperm banking. On July 24th – 27th, the 48th Annual Meeting for the Society of Cryobiology will be held at the LaSells Stewart Center…
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Gilda’s Club Chicago: Creating Community Through Cancer

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Categories: Blog, General, Introductions, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, cancer, Chicago cancer community, Gilda's Club
Cancer is a disease that touches many people’s lives both directly and indirectly thereby creating a need for community based cancer support organizations. One such organization, Gilda’s Club, opened their signature Red Door in 1995 and since then, has been fostering a community of free…
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Male Fertility Preservation: More Than Just Sperm Banking

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Categories: Blog, Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility
Tags: infertility, male fertility preservation, sperm, Sperm Banking
Fertility preservation for men is a usually a relatively straightforward process involving the collection of a sperm sample and cryopreserving it for later use. While this procedure works for many individuals, it isn’t an option for everyone, including boys who are too young to produce…
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Thoracic Surgical Oncology Nursing and Interdisciplinary Cancer Care

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, General, Meetings, Oncofertility
Tags: Advocate, cancer, Conference, education, Fertility Preservation, Northwestern University
Comprehensive cancer care employs an interdisciplinary approach to providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and support to individuals with cancer. A team of radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, fertility specialists, social workers, psychiatrists, support groups and other health care professionals work collaboratively to deliver individual treatment plans to…
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Fertility at the 13th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, General, Oncofertility
Tags: Conference, Northwestern University
In 1998, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University assembled a group of nurses and other oncology experts together for an inaugural oncology nursing conference. Every year since, this successful conference has highlighted emerging topics to oncology nurses from around the Midwest.…
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Oncofertility Scientist for a Day

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Categories: Blog, General, Oncofertility
Day 2 with our embedded journalist. —– By Kirsten Tellam I was really excited for my day at the oncofertility lab today– I actually got my hands in a pair of gloves and did some work! First it was time for follicle isolation. Ovaries are…
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Oncofertility at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

By: Miranda Bernhardt -
Categories: Blog, In the news, Oncofertility, Oncofertility Saturday Academy
Tags: Institute for Women's Health Research, Oncofertility
The National Mall in Washington D.C. was the place to be for inquisitive minds this past weekend–the USA Science and Engineering Festival held there on Saturday and Sunday drew crowds of nearly 1 million people who took part in over 1,500 hands-on activities, exhibits, and…
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