Thrive - Cancer Fertility Network

This is just unacceptable...

Cancer treatment should qualify as a reason for student loan deferment A bill in Congress would let individuals being treated for cancer defer their student loans rather than choosing forbearance or defaulting on them.

LIVESTRONG would like to know your thoughts regarding fertility preservation in the Young Adult community. If you are so inclined, feel free to give them your opinion. With your voice, we can start pushing towards funding fertility preservation as a part of a Bill of Rights for Survivors...sort of :)

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This article pretty much sums it up - a must read!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-cancer-survivors-fertility-preservation-perspec-20170419-story.html

Give cancer survivors a chance to save their fertility Legislation is needed to require insurers to cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients.

Good Morning THRIVE supporters! I can't believe we are already at the post-Thanksgiving reflection point of this year - time is flying. We want to take a moment to let you know how grateful we are for your support. This mission started 11 years ago with the diagnosis of one young adult in Austin, Texas and we are still at it.

On this Giving Tuesday, please consider making a tax deductible donation to THRIVE. Your money stays in the local economy and directly impacts the lives of those who are pursuing fertility preservation. https://secure.piryx.com/donate/FcJvRNJt/give-to-CAN

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When Anthony Rizzo battled cancer, Jon Lester gave him hope Long before they were chasing history as teammates with the Cubs, Jon Lester helped Anthony Rizzo through the fight of his life.

Interesting read...

Financial impact of cancer adds additional burdens on patients, families The cost of fighting cancer is expected to rise 27 percent between 2010 and 2020. But the disease that claims more than 28,000 Pennsylvania lives each year is already creating

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Fertility is one of the biggest disruptions in AYA experiencing cancer!!!

For Young Adults, Cancer Disrupts Life and Raises Lasting Questions 29-year-old Zach Heath was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer on Christmas Eve last year. His response was to bury himself in his basement with a