Is it safe for my child to undergo a fertility preservation procedure right before treatment?

Most of the the fertility preservation procedures available to children are non-invasive (for example, sperm banking) or minimally invasive (for example, ovarian tissue cryopreservation) and do not generally present a risk to their health.

However, risk can vary depending on your child’s overall health at the time of cancer treatment. In addition, some fertility preservation procedures may require that cancer treatment be delayed, and this simply may not be an option for your child. Click on the links to your right to learn about the fertility preservation options available to your son or daughter before treatment, and read about how to talk with your child’s doctor about whether these options are appropriate.