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Shedding Light on the Silent Struggle: Worth the Wait on the Twist Out Cancer Podcast
Surviving cancer is only the first step; the journey to building a family afterward often presents challenges that go unspoken. In the latest episode of the Twist Out Cancer podcast, titled “The Cancer Fertility Crisis Nobody Talks About,” our Co-Founder and Executive...
Worth the Wait Advocate Appears on Baltimore TV Station
Chantal Kabwasa-Henly, a Worth the Wait grant recipient now turned patient advocate, appeared on WMAR-2 in Baltimore to share her story about fighting two types of cancer and pursuing surrogacy. We're proud to have watched Chantal's passion for advocacy grow. She...
Worth the Wait Featured in Boston Globe
We're honored to share a Boston Globe feature by Brianna Abbott which shines a light on the urgent need for accessible fertility care for young cancer survivors. The article highlights the work of Worth the Wait, featuring our co-founder Mike Scherer, and grant...
Worth the Wait Launches Oncofertility Speakers Bureau
We are proud to launch the Oncofertility Speakers Bureau, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and the lived experiences of young adults facing cancer. By training a cohort of survivors to share their oncofertility stories, we are...
Worth the Wait Serves on R-Hope Executive Committee
Worth the Wait's Megan and Mike Scherer are serving as patient advocates on the Reproductive Health Outcomes and Preservation Evaluation Collaborative (Reproductive HOPE) Executive Committee. The Reproductive HOPE Collaborative is a group of hospitals and research...
Fertility After Cancer Collaboration with Blood Cancer United
This educational webinar with Blood Cancer United explores how blood cancer and its treatment can affect fertility and future family-building plans. Megan Scherer of Worth the Wait shares practical guidance on fertility preservation, testing after treatment, and...
Worth the Wait’s 5th Anniversary
In the past five years, Worth the Wait has made significant strides in supporting adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors through the intersection of survivorship and family building. Since our inception, we have: Expanded Financial Access: We have awarded...
Serving as Patient Advocates at the Largest Oncology Conference
With 44,000 attendees gathering in Chicago, the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting proved to be far more than just a conference—it was a powerful week defined by purpose, connection, and groundbreaking scientific advancements. Mike and...
Family Building After Cancer: Navigating Loss, Hope, and Uncertainty Event with Dr. Catherine Benedict
Worth the Wait partnered with Elephants and Tea for a virtual event called Family Building After Cancer: Navigating Loss, Hope, and Uncertainty with Dr. Catherine Benedict. Watch the recording here. Dr. Catherine Benedict, Clinical Psychologist at Stanford University)...
Worth the Wait Hosts Event for Male Factor Infertility
Worth the Wait partnered with Cade Foundation and RESOLVE during National Infertility Awareness Week to host an online event about male factor infertility. Thanks to our speakers: Dr. Scott Lundy- Urologist (Male Fertility Specialist), Cleveland Clinic Dr. Brennan...
Feature on the Many Faces of Cancer Podcast
The Many Faces of Cancer podcast with Melissa Grosboll features heartwarming and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey. Host Melissa is a breast cancer survivor and has recorded over 100 episodes. Mike and Megan Scherer were featured on the...
Worth the Wait Contributes to Fertility Preservation Decision Making Tool for Adolescent Males
Worth the Wait Co-Founders, Mike and Megan Scherer, were honored to participate in research relating to a web based tool that helps teen boys with cancer make a decision with their family about fertility preservation. The Scherers collaborated with many well-known...