Key Resources
Here are our several of our favorite resources on cancer and infertility.
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Fertility by Design
This site offers great information on infertility, causes, treatments, as well as a program called First Steps that offers financial assistance for both those that do not have medical or drug coverage for infertility treatments and onco-fertility financial assistance for those diagnosed with cancer seeking fertility treatment.
RESOLVE
This non-profit organization understands that, with family-building challenges, anyone can become empowered through knowledge, community support, & advocacy work.
THE ALLIANCE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION
Check out this site for information about the risk of infertility induced by cancer treatment. This organization also has great resources on options for preserving and protecting the chance of future parenthood.
LIVESTRONG Fertility
LIVESTRONG Fertility can help you understand your fertility risks and options as you undergo cancer treatments, and can get you access to fertility preservation discounts.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society funds and conducts research, shares expert information, and supports patients. Their website includes a LiveChat and spreads the word about prevention.
CANCERCARE
CancerCare provides free, professional support services to people with cancer and anyone affected by cancer (caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved). Services include counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help.
LIVESTRONG
LIVESTRONG offers support to cancer patients through a navigator and has a lot of information about health & wellness to implement lifestyle changes. They also offer fitness programs.
SAMFUND
Through direct financial assistance and free online support and education, The Sam Fund helps young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 21 and 39 survive and move forward with their lives after cancer.
STUPID CANCER
As their slogan says they, “...make young adult cancer suck less” by offering a vibrant young adult cancer community and connecting them to age-appropriate resources and peers who get it. Also check out their podcast!
LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER
Living Beyond Breast Cancer hosts an incredible annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference that takes place in Philadelphia each year. It is for all ages. If you are interested in becoming an advocate, you can apply to their Hear My Voice Program that will give you the tools you need to make your voice be heard. They also offer plenty of online programs, blog, and have a call-in support hotline.
METAVIVOR
A first of its kind! METAvivor is an all volunteer-led, non-profit organization that funds vital research to help improve the longevity and quality of life for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. 100% of donations go to research grants. Check out their website for information on awareness and support for men & women living with MBC. Trish first discovered METAvivor in 2015 and understanding how little breast cancer research funding was going towards research for MBC halted her Avon Foundation walks. They are the reason we want to assure the research funding we raise at Cyan Gray goes specifically towards MBC research.
If you’re facing breast or ovarian cancer support can be incredibly valuable. This organization has offerings for all ages and stages in the form of both in-person (NY-area only) and dial-in support groups (nationwide), as well as a help line. This is where Trish found her first young metastatic support group and these women have become her go-to for emotional support and information. It is dial-in and a handful of women from all over the country dial-in on a monthly basis.
The Young Survivor Coalition
For young women with breast cancer, this organization offers conferences, meetups, and great resources.
Our signature film, Love Always, Mom, is also a key resource on cancer, breast cancer, and infertility.
