In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Dr. Karen Lisa Smith discusses options for preserving a young woman’s ability to have children after cancer treatment.

A cancer diagnosis can affect your ability to have a child in the future. Start thinking about your fertility before treatment starts and how to plan for life after treatment.

Some cancer treatments may cause infertility, but there are things you can do to preserve your ability to have children. Dr. Kutluk Oktay, a fertility preservation specialist, explains why discussing fertility with your doctor is so important and gives tips for starting these conversations.