Resources for More Information: Sexual Health, Fertility and Cancer
There is a lot of information on the internet about cancer. These websites have been reviewed by OncoLink and found to be trustworthy and up-to-date.
Sexual Health
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS maintains a robust library about sexual health and fertility issues commonly experienced by people with cancer and their partners.
Cancer Support Community
Intimacy, Sex and Fertility Issues
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/article/intimacy-sex-and-fertility-issues
National Cancer Institute
Offers information about changes to the body during and after treatment, dating after cancer, changes in sexual desire and activity, and fertility.
Self Image
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/self-image
Sexual Health Issues in Women
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/sexuality-women
Sexual Health Issues in Men
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/sexuality-men
Fertility Issues in Boys and Men
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/fertility-men
Fertility Issues in Girls and Women
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/fertility-women
Cancer Council Australia: Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer
A publication for people with cancer and their partners about sexual health issues that occur as a result of cancer.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Sexual health information for women with breast cancer, including information about changes in body image and coping with menopause symptoms.
https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/SexandSexuality.html
Fertility
LIVESTRONG Fertility
Provides education and information to cancer patients on fertility risks as well as referrals to access fertility preservation discounts.
https://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/fertility
Reprotech
Offers support for embryo, semen, oocyte, and ovarian tissue freezing and storage, as well as fertility preservation information.
The Oncofertility Consortium
Provides a telephone support hotline, education, and clinic/center search options for people with cancer coping with infertility or potential loss of fertility due to cancer treatments.
Resolve
Website of the National Infertility Association. Provides education, advocacy, and information about fertility preservation as well as a database of support groups. Includes information about insurance coverage.