New Fertility Tech Gives Young Cancer Patients Hope
Jenilee Crowley was 38 and newly married when breast cancer threatened her dreams of motherhood. Thanks to advances in fertility preservation, she just welcomed her baby boy.
Fertility Preservation — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about fertility preservation, curated daily by BrightWire.
6 stories tagged with "Fertility Preservation"
Mumbai Doctors Save 23 Sperm Cells for Teen Cancer Survivor
A 19-year-old facing testicular cancer got a second chance at fatherhood when 10 specialists spent hours searching his removed organ for viable sperm. After finding zero sperm in routine tests, the team discovered 23 precious cells that could one day help him become a father.
26-Year-Old Turns Cancer Diagnosis Into Her Life's Mission
LaShae Rolle was studying to become a cancer prevention scientist when she discovered she had breast cancer. Now in remission, she's dedicating her career to helping young patients navigate the unique challenges they face.
Cancer Survivor Becomes Mom After MD Anderson Treatment
Elle Crofton was just 25 when she learned treatment for her rare blood cancer would likely end her fertility dreams. Thanks to MD Anderson's specialized care, she's now cancer-free and celebrating motherhood with her five-week-old son.
Two Cancer Survivors Give Birth After Frozen Ovary Transplants
Two women in Japan became mothers after doctors transplanted their own ovarian tissue that had been frozen before cancer treatment. The breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients who dream of having children after beating the disease.
New Surgery Lets Cancer Survivors Carry Their Own Babies
Doctors are helping young cancer patients preserve their fertility with a groundbreaking surgery that moves reproductive organs out of harm's way during treatment. Eight babies have been born so far, including the first in Europe last year.