https://learnlooklocate.com/why-fertility-preservation-must-be-part-of-early-cancer-care/ Many breast cancer patients fear fertility preservation will delay lifesaving treatment, but experts explain that most fertility preservation cycles can be completed in as little as two weeks. In this important conversation, oncology and fertility specialists discuss the growing role of telehealth, improved access to medications, financial barriers, and the importance of fast communication between oncology and fertility teams.
Learn why understanding the short timeline for egg freezing or embryo preservation can help patients make informed decisions before chemotherapy begins. This video empowers young breast cancer patients to ask questions early and understand the real timing behind fertility preservation options.
Cynthia Jordan interviews Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP (Walgreens) and Deborah E. Ikhena-Abel, MD, MSCI, a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in onco-fertility. They break down how breast cancer treatments affect fertility, the two-week fertility preservation window, what actually happens during an egg/ embryo freezing cycle, side effects, emotional support, and financial resources that can help (Chick Mission, LIVESTRONG Heartbeat, ReUnite Onco, and more). If you’re a young breast cancer patient—or love someone who is—this video will help you understand your options, advocate for yourself, and ask the right questions of your oncology and fertility teams.
Dr. Deborah E. Ikhena-Abel, MD, MSCI, is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, currently practicing at Aspire Fertility in Austin, Texas. She earned her medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and pursued a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Lalymar “Laly” Havern, PharmD, MS in Pharmacogenomics, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist and a recognized leader in clinical pharmacy strategy with a deep commitment to advancing patient care. She specializes in oncology and fertility pharmacy services, integrating clinical expertise with innovative strategies to improve the patient experience and expand access to care.
As Director of Clinical Pharmacy Strategy at Walgreens, Laly oversees enterprise-wide disease state strategy and financial operations for the oncology and fertility divisions. She has been instrumental in building and implementing programs that help patients navigate fertility preservation during cancer care, increasing access to fertility products and services, and establishing partnerships with advocacy and policy organizations.
Cynthia Jordan, Founder of Learn Look Locate LLC in 2018 has generated a global movement to provide critical education for the early detection of breast cancer. It is estimated that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. While most of these cases are diagnosed in women over the age of 50, the disease can affect women of any age. Early detection is critical to survival, yet many women are not familiar with the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
We advocate the importance of self-breast exams, what to look for when performing a self-exam, and when to see a doctor. We provide resources for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as for their families and friends.
The five-year survival rate for women who catch their cancer early is nearly 100%. Here’s an important statistic. Many women do not perform self-breast exams or see a doctor for regular screenings. Learn Look Locate LLC wants to highlight the work of organizations around the world that are working to promote early detection of breast cancer. We will feature stories of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and share their journeys.
Learn Look Locate LLC provides resources for women who want to get involved in the fight against breast cancer.
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