Talk to your hospital social worker or support through awkward discussions Some families are comfortable talking about sex, but for others this can be awkward.Ask your team to explain what effects treatment could have on fertility and what options there are to preserve it.
We encourage you to seek out information that will help you make decisions. Getting information about fertility and treatment Our support team can’t give you medical advice, but we know from experience what a serious issue this can be. If the young person is 18 or nearing adulthood, they will be the ones who make this decision, but they still may want your support. But decisions made at the start of treatment can have long-term effects, so it’s a good idea to find out about treatment and fertility as early as possible. For a young person facing cancer, thinking ahead can be difficult enough, let alone thinking about something like whether or not they’ll be able to have children.
