Oncofertility for Women
To be eligible for oncofertility and cancer fertility preservation, female patients must have the following criteria:
- Under the age of 40
- A resident of British Columbia or Alberta with valid provincial health coverage (BC MSP/AHCIP)
- Medical clearance from both your oncology team and the PCRM physicians
- No prior exposure to chemotherapeutic agents or pelvic radiation
- Undergoing cancer therapy (chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, etc.) that will potentially reduce your future fertility
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Oncofertility for Men
To be eligible for oncofertility and cancer fertility preservation, male patients must have the following criteria:
- No prior exposure to chemotherapeutic agents or pelvic radiation
- Undergoing cancer therapy with known gonadotoxicity
- Referral and contact information from your managing cancer specialist
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Patient Financial Responsibilities
Oncofertility atients are financially responsible for:
Cryopreservation storage fees for eggs, embryos, and sperm, as well as any fees related to the utilization of the eggs and embryos for future treatments at 50% off. The standard storage rate will apply after the first year. Medications not provided by PCRM Fertility Preservation Foundation and our participating vendors will be provided “at cost” (no markup) through the PCRM Fertility Medication Dispensary. These costs uncommonly exceed $1000 and depend on the availability of compassionate products.
Financial Assistance Options
In partnership with Fertile Future, PCRM will subsidize cryopreservation (banking) of eggs, embryos, or sperm at our facility. Medication may be provided by PCRM Fertility Preservation Foundation; however, the availability of the product is variable. Three of our pharmaceutical vendors, EMD Serono Canada, Organon Canada, and Ferring Canada, may provide us with compassionate medication on request.
Further Information
Fertility Preservation CFAS Guidelines
Advocacy and Awareness – Fertile Future
Fertile Future is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to providing fertility preservation information and support to cancer patients and oncology health care providers. PCRM’s very own Dr. Roberts serves as the President of this exceptional organization. For more information, please visit their website or read the Fertile Future Power of Hope Brochure.