To me, it felt like I'd been strapped to the front of a bullet train. A year's worth of emotion passing by in seconds. One might stay in bed staring at the ceiling, while the other set high expectations for herself, watching funny movies, writing to friends, and even volunteering. Having high expectations for ourselves to continue to have a full life is crucial. Cancer is no excuse.
Infertility is a profound loss.
One thing the medical establishment needs to do is integrate, more fully, fertility treatment into cancer care, such that every individual diagnosed with cancer, of childbearing age, is encouraged to have sperm or fertilized eggs frozen. As mentioned in my book, I have two daughters as a result of sperm frozen in 1987. And, enjoy the book when it comes out in October. Thank you for joining us today. The Web Copyright 2001 ABC News Internet Ventures.