Cancer and Fertility Challenges

August 07, 2023 00:29:59
Cancer and Fertility Challenges
Campfires of Hope: Stories of Cancer
Cancer and Fertility Challenges

Aug 07 2023 | 00:29:59

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Show Notes

When Mike Scherer was 26, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After beating cancer, Mike and his wife, Megan, hoped to start their family. They went through infertility treatments during what became a difficult, isolating, and emotional journey. After two and a half years, they were happy to learn they’d be having a son!

The Scherers’ experience led them to found Worth the Wait, a nonprofit that assists cancer survivors facing fertility challenges and the expenses that come with them. Since 2021, they have provided financial support to over 40 survivors, enabling them to become parents. They detail some of their success stories and give guidance on navigating the fertility process both logistically and personally.

Mike and Megan have this advice for survivors facing fertility challenges: “It feels isolating but you’re not alone. It’s helpful when you’re ready to talk about it with other folks that have been through something similar. There is amazing power in community. Reach out, don’t do it alone.”

Learn more about how Epic Experience empowers cancer survivors to live beyond cancer at www.epicexperience.org

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