I am at a crossroads. I am 27 and recently diagnosed with breast cancer that will require 8-12 wks of chemo.
I’d like to have kids someday so my oncologists recommends I speak to a fertility specialist about freezing eggs. Which I do, and they tell me the procedure will cost well over 5k and not a guarantee the eggs will be good once I’m ready to get pregnant. I might also not have infertility issues after chemo bc of my age.
I can’t justify spending all the money, it’s driving me crazy. I’m curious to see what others in my situation are doing?
It really sounds as though you are having so very much to think about and consider at the moment. There is a really good fact sheet about fertility on the information pages of our website; Options to preserve fertitlity. We also have an excellent support line where you can talk with our specialist nurses about the options you may have. It often helps to talk to people and discuss various scenarios and options and listen to sound clincial information as well.
The helpline number is 0808 800 6000 open 9-5 Monday - Friday and 10-2 Saturday.
I was diagnosed at 26 and my cancer was her2+, so I was given 3 options one of which was Zoladex hormone which is originally used for endometriosis…was that an option for you? I went for that and didn’t freeze eggs or do ovarian preservation.
I know you are worried about the fertility and you should be because I also was, but I just wanted to send you some positive energy and let you know that 2 months after my last chemotherapy I got my period back couple of days ago :)
they wanted to take my ovaries. they tried to convince me saying i have a son and a daughter already blah blah blah… anyways i chose to keep my ovaries. as of 2010 i was done with surgeries, chemo, and everything. i miscarried in 2010 and in 2011. (i had a history of miscarriage before cancer. 3 of them). in 2014 i had a beautiful healthy baby girl. and im currently trying to concieve again.