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 journey through cancer treatment, fertility preservation, and eventually becoming parents through assisted reproductive technologies. The Scherers also discuss their non-profit organization, Worth the Wait, which provides financial assistance and support to young adult cancer survivors facing fertility issues. Their story highlights the emotional, financial, and medical complexities of fertility preservation and family building for cancer survivors.”
What we discussed
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Cancer treatment can significantly impact fertility, making it crucial for patients to discuss preservation options immediately after diagnosis.
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The financial burden of fertility treatments for cancer survivors is substantial and often not covered by insurance, as was the case for the Scherers.
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Through their non-profit Worth the Wait, the Scherers aim to alleviate the financial barriers preventing young adult cancer survivors from pursuing fertility preservation and family-building options.