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National Physicians Cooperative

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
Connecting clinicians and researchers is paramount to the success of translational research within the Oncofertility Consortium.  In order to facilitate the translation from bench to bedside to babies, the Oncofertility Consortium created the National Physicians Cooperative (NPC).  The NPC is a nationwide network of centers dedicated…
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Oncofertility Consortium Clinic/Center Map

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Fertility Preservation, Global Partner, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
The new Oncofertility Consortium website includes an interactive Clinic/Center Map where we are able to highlight our active, and growing, community of National Physicians Cooperative member sites and Global Partners. This map allows patients and clinicians to easily access the contact information for centers in their…
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Discussing Oncofertility in Uruguay and the Start of a New Local Network

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Global Partner, In the news, Meetings, Oncofertility
On June 20th, representatives from the Latin America Oncofertility Global Partners Network met with other reproductive medicine specialists and oncologists at a conference in Uruguay to discuss fertility preservation options for cancer patients and the expasion of the Global Partners Network to Uruguay. Dr. Jhenifer…
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Annual Oncofertility Conference

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is thrilled to host its 10th Annual Oncofertility Conference, Expanding Access to Emerging and Existing Oncofertility Services, November 1-3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois at Prentice Women’s Hospital.  This year’s meeting focuses on three contemporary topics in the field of oncofertility: low/no resource environments, genetics,…
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Oncofertility Global Partners Network

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Global Partner, Oncofertility
Establishing relationships with global partners is a key to the Oncofertility Consortium’s continued success. As such, the Consortium developed the Oncofertility Global Partners Network and works with reproductive specialists from all over the world in an effort to better serve children, adolescents and young adults…
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Oncofertility Consortium-Scientific Help Agreement for Research Endeavors (OC-SHAREs) Program

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, science
The Oncofertility Consortium (OC) is committed to exploring and expanding reproductive options for those who face fertility threatening conditions and/or medical treatments.  To this end, the OC has created several resources, available through the OC-Scientific Help Agreement for Research Endeavors or OC-SHAREs program, to help…
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Patient Navigator, Kristin Smith, Delivers Excellent VGR Talk

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Communication, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
At today's Virtual Grand Rounds, Oncofertility Patient Navigator, Kristin Smith, delivered an excellent talk about fertility preservation program development. Kristin discussed the role of the patient navaigator and explained how she guides patients through the fertility preservation process. She discussed how she handles referrals, how…
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April 2016 Virtual Grand Round Now Online!

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Global Partner, Oncofertility, Virtual Grand Rounds
Tags: Educational Programs, teresa k woodruff, VGRs, virtual grand rounds
Last week, Dr. Teresa Woodruff gave an excellent Virtual Grand Rounds presentation entitled "Educating a Globally Prepared Oncofertility Workforce". She discussed many of the current oncofertility initiatives and discussed methods for setting up similar programs abroad. The recorded presentation is now available to view online.…
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April 20th: Live Chat on Fertility Preservation

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Education, Fertility Preservation, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
We are thrilled to announce that our colleagues at Cincinnati Children’s are hosting a live virtual question and answer session on Wednesday, April 20th (6:00-7:00pm CST) to answer questions about fertility preservation in children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases. During this event, the co-hosts, Holly Hoefgen,…
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The Return of Virtual Grand Rounds!

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Communication, Global Partner, Meetings, Oncofertility, Virtual Grand Rounds
Tags: VGRs, virtual grand rounds
The Oncofertility Consortium is pleased to announce the revival of the Virtual Grand Rounds!! These monthly virtual meetings will embody the theme of the year: oncofertility in no-low resource settings. This series of talks will focus on the multifaceted approach to setting up an oncofertility…
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New Publication on LGBTQ cancer survivors’ outlooks

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Publication, Research
There is an exciting new publication in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship from authors Andrea M. Russell, Kathleen M. Galvin, Maya M. Harper, and Marla L. Clayman.  The article, A comparison of heterosexual and LGBTQ cancer survivors' outlooks on relationships, family building, possible infertility, and patient-doctor…
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Advocating For Your Patient’s Fertile Future

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Education, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
We are pleased to announce that our friends at Oncofertility University have published their next training course, Male Oncofertility: Advocating for Your Patient's Fertile Future which follows their inaugural course, Female Oncofertlity: Advocating for Your Patient's Fertile Future.  These courses train oncology professionals on the complex…
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Presentations from 2015 Conference- Ovarian Follicle Development, Teresa Woodruff, PhD

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility, Research, science
Tags: 2015 Conference, follicles, OCC 2015, ovarian follicle development, Teresa Woodruff
Today's feature is Dr. Woodruff's presentation from the 2015 Oncofertility Consortium Conference. Dr. Woodruff's talk touched on three main points: 1. Updates on encapsulated in vitro follicle growth 2. New data on medical mitigation strategies 3. Next generation biomaterials and tissue scaffolds for tissue transplant…
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Oncofertility Curriculum Now Available!

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Education, Oncofertility
Congratulations to our colleagues at Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) for their new Oncofertility Curriculum! The Reproductive Technologies Curriculum is designed for high school and junior/community college educators to enhance their biology curriculum and promite the teaching of current research being done in the…
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Dr. Woodruff featured in JAMA Oncology

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, Communication, Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility, Publication
Dr. Woodruff was featured in an invited viewpoint in JAMA Oncology along with National Physicians Cooperative Leaders William Gradishar, MD and Kristin Smith, Fertility Preservation Patient Navigator. Oncologists’ Role in Patient Fertility Care: A Call to Action Published Online: January 28, 2016 Oncofertility is a term…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference Now Online!

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, Meetings, Oncofertility, Research
Tags: 2015 Conference, 2015 OCC, OCC, Oncofertility Consortium Conference
All of the lectures from the 2015 Oncofertility Consortium Conference are now posted online! To view the complete list of presentations, click here. In anticipation of next year's conference, we will be featuring one of the 2015 lectures each week. You can receive our blog…
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Implementing a High-Powered Oncofertility Program

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference
Dr. Lesley Breech and her Oncofertility team at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital medical Center (CCHMC) shared a fascinating and high-yield overview of best practices in implementing a high-powered oncofertility program. Attendees gained practical knowledge and insight into how a successful patient enrollment process and fertility preservation…
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Stupid Cancer: Evening Panel Discussion

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, ethics, Fertility Preservation, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, Patient Stories
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate, cancer
Thank you to Matthew Zachary, Founder and CEO of Stupid Cancer, and to the patients and families who shared their journeys with us today. Stupid Cancer is a non-profit organization that utilizes evidence-based programs and services to optimize awareness, outreach and support in young adult cancer survivors. We…
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Evening Reception with Critical Mass

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, Education, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference
  We’re excited to co-host an event this evening with Critical Mass, a community-powered advocacy organization empowered to transform the care and treatment of young adults with cancer. Together we’re hosting a meet-and-greet to exchange good conversation and ideas. Look forward to seeing you at 303 E Superior Street…
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Dr. Hayes-Lattin: Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, ethics, Fertility Preservation, General, In the news, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate, cancer, Conference, Oncofertility
Dr. Hayes-Lattin gave a stimulating lecture on the status of insurance coverage for fertility preservation and what we can do as healthcare providers, researchers and advocates to allow our patients to receive oncofertility coverage. Up to 60% of cancer survivors are at risk for iatrogenic infertility…
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