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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...
What It Means to Be a Patient Advocate in Oncofertility
Being a patient advocate in the oncofertility space means standing at the intersection of medicine, policy, and lived experience—and ensuring that the voices of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients are represented. In recent weeks, I’ve had the privilege...
The Breast Cancer, Fertility and Adoption Conversation (Podcast with Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster)
Raising awareness about fertility preservation and inclusive family building methods is central to our mission. That's why we joined Project 31's Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster podcast to discuss this topic. Their community of breast cancer patients and survivors...
2025 Impact Report
2025 was a year of new programs and the biggest impact yet. Check out the highlights in our impact report. Download full report.
WTW Advocates at World’s Largest Breast Cancer Conference
In early December we served as patient advocates at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), the world's largest breast cancer conference. While many attendees came for the groundbreaking science, our focus was on the conversations that matter deeply to young...
Feature on After Treatment
Worth the Wait was recently featured on After Treatment with an article by Geoff Rogow. The Treatment Is Over and You Want a Family There is something oddly poetic about fertility and cancer. One day, you learn you have cancer. And then, right at that moment...