Cancer and its treatment have many side-effects, some of which may persister appear years after the treatment has finished. This is known as late effects. One such late effect is the effect on fertility i.e. the ability to have a child.
This issue is very relevant to parents and their children, but often does not figure prominently in the initial discussion a doctor has at the time of diagnosis. Information regarding effect on fertility may either not be imparted or get buried in a pile of other information related to cancer and its treatment. Cankids through their survivor group - Kidscan Konnect have taken the initiative of raising the awareness of this issue and produce information leaflets. It has been my pleasure to partner with KCK in this endeavour and bringing out these leaflets. Such information, which till now has been missing in Indian centres, is very welcome. Well done KCK!
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