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Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers features an article by Oncofertility Consortium members, Gwendolyn Quinn and Caprice Knapp
Thu May 26 2011

"While the science of fertility preservation for adolescents with cancer is advancing, the social science research in this area is lacking. Specifically, there are only a small number of studies about the psychological reproductive concerns in the pediatric oncology population. These studies have provided groundbreaking information for future research, but also illustrate the challenges in conducting research in this area. This article comments on those challenges and presents solutions for confronting them."

Cancer Magazine Increases Awareness of Oncofertility in Canada
Thu May 26 2011

A recent supplement of the magazine, Cancer, focuses on the specific needs of young cancer patients in Canada. The articles discuss how to increase outcomes in patients between 18 and 39 who are dealing with cancer. One article, by Hamish B.

Virtual Grand Rounds: Female Fertility Preservation in Practice: Where We Are, and How We Got Here (Richard Anderson)
Wed May 18 2011

On May 16th, Richard Anderson, MD, PhD led a discussion entitled, "Female Fertility Preservation in Practice: Where We Are, and How We Got Here." Click below to watch his fascinating presentation.

New article featuring an interview with Oncofertility Consortium member, Gwendolyn Quinn
Tue May 10 2011

Dr Quinn, from the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and the University of South Florida, in Tampa, USA, has conducted surveys of oncologists' referral practices. The interview covers issues such as:

New publication by Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD and Sarah Rodriguez, PhD: Two Chicks in a Lab with Eggs
Fri May 6 2011

 

New article: Ovarian Cancer Finding May Be a 'Win-Win' for at-Risk Women Who Wish to Have a Family
Tue April 19 2011

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Oregon National Primate Research Center may have good news for women at high-risk for ovarian cancer who also want to have children. The research suggests that a layer of cells, which serve as the "breeding ground" for ovarian cancer, may be removed yet allow the women to have children. This would be a vast improvement over the current prevention strategy for women at high risk for ovarian cancer: Removal of the ovaries entirely.

Oncofertility Consortium featured in Chicago Sun-Times article
Tue April 12 2011

At 29, Chicago native Tiffany Majors was diagnosed with breast cancer and with that diagnosis, she learned that the treatment which could potentially save her life, could also leave her infertile. Knowing that starting a family was an important goal to her and her husband, Majors banked 6 embryos before beginning her cancer treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Oncofertility Summer Research Fellowship 2011: Apply by Friday, April 8th (High School Biology Teachers)
Thu April 7 2011

The Oncofertility Summer Research Fellowship 2011 (OSRF11) is a paid ten day professional development opportunity for high school biology teachers. Oncofertility is a new discipline that bridges oncology and reproductive medicine in order to discover and apply new fertility preservation options for young patients with fertility-threatening diseases or treatments (http://www.oncofertility.northwestern.edu/).

New article: It's Now or Never: Fertility-Related Knowledge, Decision-Making Preferences, and Treatment Intentions in Young Women With Breast Cancer
Fri April 1 2011

Many young women with early breast cancer consider fertility to be a priority; however, most women do not receive information regarding fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. In this study, knowledge about fertility and decisional conflict were measured in young patients with breast cancer considering future pregnancies. The findings suggest that targeted and timely fertility information may reduce decisional conflict  and increase informed choice.

Oncofertility Consortium recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Tue March 29 2011

In a new article in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled, "As Budgets Tighten, Big Science Gets a New Opportunity to Make It's Case," the Oncofertility Consortium® is recognized for it's interdisciplinary approach to basic science, otherwise known as "team science".