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Know your options for having children in the future
Why onco-fertility?
Cancer, and cancer treatment, can affect fertility or the ability for survivors to have children. There are several safe and effective fertility preservation (or onco-fertility) options.
Onco-fertility discussions are critical for people to make informed and timely decisions for their futures. In fact, new Australian fertility preservation guidelines call for this to be a part of every patient’s cancer plan, supported by age-appropriate materials.
Fertility After Cancer: Onco-fertility in brief
Find out more by browsing our videos about Fertility After Cancer.
Fertility after cancer — in the news
Recent media coverage about fertility preservation aims to raise public awareness of this important issue. Check out the reports.
Fertility after cancer
Many people have made timely and informed decisions to preserve their fertility and their chance to have children in the future. A few of them have shared their experiences of onco-fertility in the videos below to raise awareness of this important topic. Check them out.
People's stories
Ying's onco-fertility journey
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Ying's onco-fertility journey
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Laura's oncofertility journey at the Women's
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Take a look our further resources about Fertility After Cancer.
Get in touch
Cancer, and cancer treatment, can affect fertility. Onco-fertility discussions are critical for you or your loved one to make informed and timely decisions for the future. For information specific to your situation, please contact your trusted GP or healthcare provider or call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 to speak with a cancer nurse.
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