June 2008 Newsletter

High-Tech Hope for Parenthood After Cancer

We now speak of "cancer survivors" rather than "victims." Patients who make it through chemo and radiation may find their intentions of having a baby later dashed by resulting infertility. Shady Grove Fertility's expert, Dr. Eric Widra, uses his collaborative connections with area oncologists to offer cancer patients the chance at future parenthood, before their cancer treatment begins.

The Drive to Survive - and Have a Baby

Stacy has already survived much for a woman in her 30's: her mother died from ovarian cancer, and now Stacy is battling the disease. Fertility was never an issue for this mother of a toddler, but now she's taking advantage of every opportunity to secure her chances at having another when she's cancer-free. Read Stacy's story to learn about the hope-instilling technology that cancer patients (and their oncologists) need to know about -- before having infertility-causing chemo or radiation.

It's Almost Here... Race for the Family:
July 5th, 2008 in Columbia, MD

The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation's fundraising event, The Race for the Family, helps defray some expenses endured by childless couples. The Race will be held in Columbia, Maryland at Centennial Park on Saturday, July 5, 2008. For more information, visit this website.

YOUR OPINION COUNTS...

The physicians and staff at Shady Grove Fertility are committed to providing you with the best medical care possible in a compassionate and caring environment. Your comments about your experience, both positive and negative, provide important feedback and insight to help us evaluate if we are achieving this goal. Please take a moment to complete our online Patient Satisfaction Survey.