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Worth the Wait at the Oncofertility Consortium Conference
Worth the Wait Co-founders, Megan and Mike Scherer, just returned from the 2024 Oncofertility Consortium Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Megan and Dr. Lesley Northrop had a scientific poster about the diversity and inclusion of Worth the Wait grant recipients and...
Mike Featured on Man Up Pod with Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin
Happy men's health awareness month! Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin invited Mike Scherer on their podcast, Man Up, to talk about testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in their late 20s and early 30s, making self-exams...
Worth the Wait Collaborates with Tigerlily Foundation and Elephants and Tea to Address the Fertility Gap
We had the privilege of partnering with Tigerlily Foundation and Elephants and Tea to write some content for their Fertility Gap edition of My Life Matters magazine. Our volunteer Annie Swanson is featured on the cover. Her story will leave you feeling inspired as she...
Worth the Wait Receives Patient Advocacy Grant from ASRM
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) selected Worth the Wait as a FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant awardee. The grant will fund oncofertility education for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) community. ASRM had an outstanding response to the request for...
Participating in Measuring Toxicity in Reproductive Organs During Oncology Drug Development: An FDA ASCO Workshop
This week the FDA and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held a virtual workshop called Measuring Toxicity in Reproductive Organs During Oncology Drug Development. Mike Scherer, Worth the Wait Co-Founder, had the honor of serving as a panelist with leading...
Worth the Wait on Good Day Columbus
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Megan and Mike appeared live on Good Day Columbus with Alissa Henry. They shared the story behind Worth the Wait, talked about Worth the Wait babies and Jeep Off Cancer, a fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 29. Watch the full interview.
Worth the Wait Featured on The Patient From Hell Podcast
Check out Megan and Mike Scherer on the Patient From Hell podcast. "In this episode of the Patient From Hell, we talk to Mike and Megan Scherer, a couple who faced fertility challenges after Mike's testicular cancer diagnosis at age 26. They share their personal...
Welcome Advisor Megan-Claire Chase
We're thrilled to announce that Megan-Claire Chase is the newest member of the Worth the Wait advisory committee. She is the Breast Cancer Program Director and host of the 'Our BC Life' podcast at SHARE Cancer Support. As an invasive lobular (ILC) breast cancer...
Welcome Advisor Kara Bendle
We are thrilled to welcome Kara Bendle to our Worth the Wait advisory committee. Kara is the Fertility Preservation and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program Manager at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and one of the most passionate individuals we know. Her dedication...
Megan and Mike on Keri Croft Show
The one and only Keri Croft had Mike and Megan on her show for a raw conversation about cancer, infertility and Worth the Wait. It's worth a listen as she asks the questions no one else does!
A Patient’s Perspective: When Fertility Preservation Isn’t Discussed at Diagnosis
Did you know that only 50% of young cancer patients are counseled on how their cancer treatment will affect fertility? While some patients have the knowledge, time and resources to freeze eggs, sperm or embryos, it’s important to share perspectives of all young adult...
Mike Scherer On Live Podcast at ASCO
The team at Oncology Data Advisors sat down with Mike Scherer at the American Society of Clinic Oncologist's (ASCO) Annual Meeting to discuss all things oncofertility and Worth the Wait. Listen here.