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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 the 2015 Conference- Mary Zelinski, PhD

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Research, science
Tags: 2015 Conference, follicles, OCC 2015, ovarian tissue, primates
Dr. Mary Zelinski is an Associate Scientist in the Division of Reproductive & Developmental Sciences, and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University. Her research centers on understanding the development and function of primate ovarian follicles.   She is…
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The Organ Banking Revolution Has Begun

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, In the news
Scientists from all over the world unite with the Organ Preservation Alliance to crack cryobanking of organs and control biological time.  Make sure to read the feature story in The Economist and lead story in their pod cast (first 5 min)! 
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Global Partner in the News!

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Global Partner, In the news, Research, science
Tags: BOC, Brazil, global partners, Jhenifer Rodrigues
Leader of the Brazilian Oncofertility Consortium Wins a Recognized Research Prize in Brazil Dr. Jhenifer Rodrigues recently was awarded a prestigious prize for her PhD disseration. Below is a blog from Dr. Rodrigues highlighting her success: By Jhenifer Rodrigues, PhD The researcher and leader of…
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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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New Publication from Colleagues at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Publication
Tags: publication
Dr. Sana Salih and colleagues have published a new paper, Dexrazoxane Diminishes Doxorubicin-Induced Acute Ovarian Damage and Preserves Ovarian Function and Fecundity in Mice, on fertility preservation in young mice treated with chemotherapies.  Teresa Woodruff says that ‘fertoprotective therapies are the most important next step…
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CCHMC: Oncofertility Best Practices

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, General
CCHMC Oncofertility Consortium Panel Presentation Nov 2015 The final day of the Oncofertility Conference was high-yield for attendees, who were fortunate to hear about best practices in oncofertility from the experts at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). Please find their efficient and thorough powerpoint…
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Cancer Knowledge Network Launches the first Canadian Oncofertility Database


Categories: News
Lorne Cooper, Founder and CEO of Cancer Knowledge Network (CKN), together with the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), is launching a database project which tracks all patients who are referred for oncofertility consultations across Canada.  In early 2014, CKN launched the Oncofertility Referral Network…
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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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Dr. Meacham: Sexual Function in Male Cancer Survivors

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, ethics, fertility, National Physicians Cooperative, Patient Stories
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate
After hearing about issues with sexual function in female young adult cancer survivors, Dr. Meacham shared with us the special issues in young adult male cancer survivors. She discussed how sexual function includes both physical and emotional components and has a key role in determining quality…
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Dr. Woodard: Sexual Function in Female Cancer Survivors

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, Education, Fertility Preservation, National Physicians Cooperative, Patient Stories
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate, Fertility Preservation
Dr. Woodard, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at MD Anderson and Baylor discussed special issues in sexual functioning among female young adult cancer survivors. She reviewed how surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapies can have long-term and late effects such as fistulas, sensory changes or nerve damage. Dr. Woodard paid special attention…
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Survivorship and Psychosocial Issues Panel

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, cancer
        Drs. Didwania, Reichek and Victorson and RNs Karen Kinahan and Karin Danner-Koptik brought unique perspectives to this afternoon’s panel discussion on psychosocial issues among cancer survivors. They engaged us in a stimulating conversation about the numerous and varied psychosocial and quality of life issues…
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Gender Dysphoria Panel

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, ethics, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Research, science
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate, Fertility Preservation
          Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Finlayson, Jennifer Leininger and Dr. Lawson brought their respective expertise to generate a stimulating, thought-provoking discussion on fertility preservation in gender dysphoria patients at this year’s Oncofertility Consortium 2015 Conferece .
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Dr. Finlayson: Fertility Preservation in Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Advocate, Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, Education, ethics, fertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate, Fertility Preservation
Dr. Finlayson, pediatric endocrinologist at the multi-disciplinary Gender & Sex Development Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital, spoke to us about fertility preservation options in patients with DSD. She started by explaining that DSD represents a group of medical congenital conditions in which chromosomal, gonadal or…
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Lockart: Assent/Consent of Pediatric Patients

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, children, Conferences, ethics, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate
Barbara Lockart, pediatric NP and coordinator for the fertility preservation program at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago discussed the process of assent and consent in fertility preservation in children. She started off reviewing the history of human rights violations and our obligation…
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Dr. Quinn: LGBTQ- Do Ask, Do Tell

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Education, ethics, fertility, Fertility Preservation
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference, Advocate
Dr. Quinn, Professor of Oncologic Sciences at the Moffitt Cancer Center, educated 2015 Oncofertility Conference attendees on the importance of discussing fertility preservation options in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual/transgender and queer/questioning) patients. She called attention to the need for improved communication by reviewing that LGBTQ communities experience discrimination and…
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Sponsor Highlight: Goose Island

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Cancer
Tags: 2015 Oncofertility Conference
The Oncofertility Consortium is grateful for the support of a number of sponsors at our Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight Goose Island Brewery for their sponsorship of our joint event with Critical Mass tonight from 5:30-7:30pm. Thank you for your support!
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