Tag Archives: cancer
New podcast: Cancer and fertility preservation
A diagnosis of cancer is life changing, and some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can speed up the natural decline in available eggs, thereby reducing or destroying the egg reserve. It helps to know your options when considering … Continue reading
Breast-feeding lowers cancer risk, study finds
There is strong evidence that breast-feeding can reduce women’s risk of premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancers. That’s the conclusion of a review of the latest scientific research on breast cancer, conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and … Continue reading
Study: Fertility info lacking for cancer survivors
Many young female cancer survivors say they don’t receive enough information about preserving their fertility, a new study finds. These women are at risk for early menopause because of their cancer treatment. If they want to have children but are … Continue reading
Thyroid care critical after cancer treatment
Hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone, is a common side effect of radiation treatment for cancer. Controlling this condition after cancer is critical for fertility success, new research finds. In a study of 1,282 cancer survivors, … Continue reading
Cancer and fertility: do you know the options?
Despite the efforts of many fertility experts, including us, many young cancer patients–especially females—still have limited awareness of the available ways to preserve their fertility. In a new study published in the journal Cancer, researchers gave questionnaires to almost 500 teens and … Continue reading
‘Reassuring’ news on the research front
A large study of nearly 10,000 women who underwent infertility treatment in the United States between 1965 and 1988 and were followed for 30 years has found “reassuring” news: There is “little evidence” that the use of conventional fertility drugs … Continue reading
Reassuring news about fertility drugs
Widely used fertility drugs don’t seem to increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Researchers analyzed data from more than 9,800 American women who were evaluated for infertility between … Continue reading
More warnings against BPA
The chemical BPA (bisphenol A), found in many plastics, has been linked to a lot of health problems. Here’s another one specifically for pregnant women. A study in mice has found that exposing male fetuses to BPA could lead to … Continue reading
Gentlemen, be prepared
No one knows if or when a serious illness may strike. That’s why it’s smart to plan ahead. For men, that means thinking about what would happen it they are diagnosed with cancer and want to have children. A study … Continue reading
Cancer centers get poor marks for fertility care
For adolescent and young adult patients being treated for cancer, one of the most distressing long-term side effects is infertility. Yet the leading National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer centers aren’t doing an adequate job of helping patients protect their facility, … Continue reading
