Cancer and fertility

Booklet
Published: 01 Jan 2023
Next review: 01 Jan 2026
Edition: 1

A booklet about how cancer and cancer treatments can affect fertility.

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Published: 01 Jan 2023
Next review: 01 Jan 2026
Edition: 1

A booklet about how cancer and cancer treatments can affect fertility.

About this booklet

The booklet explains:

 

- how cancer treatments can affect fertility

- how fertility can be preserved before cancer treatment

- how fertility can be tested after cancer treatment

- options for fertility treatment to start a pregnancy

- other options for becoming a parent.

 

This booklet is for anyone who needs information about fertility before, during or after cancer treatment. This information is for you whether you are in a relationship or not and whatever your sexual orientation or gender.

 

Visit our online information about cancer and fertility.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

 

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How we can help

Clinical Information Nurse Specialists
Our Cancer Information Nurse Specialists are dedicated cancer nurses available to talk to on our Macmillan Cancer Support Line. 
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.