BRCA + Diagnosis
Addressing the “C” word…some people won’t call it by name, others only say it in a whisper, but we’re going to talk about breast cancer and the effect it can have on fertility. We’re not scared to talk about the hard things. It’s actually what we do best.
Cancer | breast cancer | brca | chemo | fertility | infertility | egg freezing | medical menopause
My Final Mikvah
This story gives an insight into one woman’s feelings as she prepares for her last visit to the mikvah (ritual bath), a necessity in orthodox communities before husband and wife reunite.
Cancer Surgery and Hysterectomy Story
Here is a woman’s story of a surgery to remove a tumor that ended in hysterectomy and her feelings about no longer being able to have her own children afterwards.
Not What You Think
“After denying that anything was wrong and then realizing that so much was wrong, I spent the next few months going to doctors and and getting tests.”
“No Happy Ending Yet Is Where I Am Today”
I’ve had 7 egg retrievals, 6 embryo transfers, 1 chemical pregnancy and 1 miscarriage. ‘No happy ending yet’ is where I am today.
Life After Cancer
Cancer is a scary word. For everyone. And that's why we are talking about it here. It can mean that the family size of your dreams might not be able to become a reality.
Cancer Diagnosis In Fertility Years
In the Jewish community, where family plays a central role in almost all of our holidays and rituals, not being able to have children might make you feel lonely.
Being BRCA-positive and Navigating IVF
We are deeply moved by this story about being BRCA2-positive and navigating IVF that was shared with us recently.
When Fighting Cancer Becomes More Important Than Having a Baby
When fighting cancer becomes more important that having a baby. Swipe to read this voice from the community 💔
Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis and What It Means for Fertility
Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis...And What It Means For
Fertility
“Cancer Stole So Much From Me”
What cancer can steal from someone: You truly never know what someone is going through. Don’t judge, don’t jump to conclusions. Just be kind and sensitive.
5 Ways You Can Support Someone with a Cancer Diagnosis
Swipe to read some tips about how to best support a loved one going through cancer treatment.
Cancer Diagnosis in Men Delaying Fertility Treatment
This week we have been talking about women navigating cancer and what it means for their fertility, but we need to acknowledge that men also can get cancer.