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PJ Hamel

Author, breast cancer survivor

How Breast Cancer Affects Fertility

You’re a young woman, just diagnosed with breast cancer. Will treatment affect your fertility? Will you ever be able to have children? Find out what breast cancer and its treatment may mean to your future as a mom.Q. I’m 32 years old, and have just found out I have breast cancer. I’m engaged to be married, and we’d planned... Read more Chevron

posted 08/12/2010, comments (3)|

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Kevin Knopf, MD

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Medical Oncologist

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Treating the Younger Patient with Breast Cancer: Pay Attention to Fertility Issues

Both elderly patient and younger patients present special challenges for doctors. In the case of a younger patient there is a great deal of emotional intensity to the first meetings, and I find that an initial visit (usually 2 hours) is not enough time, and arrange for a follow up visit. Most younger patients benefit significantly from adjuvant... Read more Chevron

posted 09/11/2008, comments (0)|