Fertility

No. 23 in a series providing the latest information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals

Introduction

This fact sheet can help you understand how disease and treatment can affect fertility. It presents

• Some of the ways that treatment for myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes, or other types of blood cancer might affect fertility.
• Ideas for steps you can take before, during or after treatment to preserve the ability to have children in the future.
• Suggestions for talking with your oncology team about fertility.
• Other resources that can offer you support.

This fact sheet only provides general information. Speak with members of your oncology team about the specific effects of your treatment or your child's treatment.