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PROTECT YOUR FERTILITY BEFORE CANCER TREATMENT

Oncofertility at AFCT

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Along with focusing on treatment, many women face the deeply personal question: "Will I still be able to have children?" Certain cancer therapies can damage your ovaries and permanently reduce fertility. At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT), we specialize in rapid-response fertility preservation for women recently diagnosed with cancer. Our team works closely with your oncology specialists to safely preserve your fertility before treatment begins, often within just a few days.

TIME-SENSITIVE CARE

Why Fertility Preservation is Time-Sensitive

Chemotherapy

Can damage eggs and accelerate ovarian aging

Radiation Therapy Near the Pelvis

Can harm the uterus and ovaries

Surgery Involving Reproductive Organs

May permanently reduce or eliminate fertility

FERTILITY PRESERVATION

Who We Support and How

Who We Support

Conditions We Support

We provide fertility preservation for women facing:

  • Breast cancer
  • Lymphoma or leukemia
  • Ovarian, uterine, or cervical cancer
  • Autoimmune disorders requiring chemotherapy
  • Genetic conditions that may cause premature ovarian failure

Our Services Are Available To:

  • Women diagnosed with breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical, or blood cancers
  • Patients facing chemotherapy, radiation, or ovarian surgery
  • Individuals with autoimmune disorders requiring fertility-threatening medication
  • Women with a genetic risk of early ovarian failure

How We Help

  • Urgent scheduling so fertility preservation can begin within days of your diagnosis
  • Seamless communication with your oncology team to protect your health and future fertility
  • On-site IVF lab with advanced vitrification technology for the highest egg survival rates
Fast-track consultations
Quick-cycle egg retrieval
Direct coordination with your oncology team
Compassionate emotional support throughout your journey

We understand the emotional and logistical challenges of this time. That's why we ensure the support features above are always available to you.

Time is limited, but your future matters. Fertility preservation gives you options when you need them most. At AFCT, we work quickly and compassionately to safeguard your ability to have children after cancer treatment, ensuring you can focus on healing today while preserving hope for tomorrow.

FERTILITY PRESERVATION

Your Fertility Preservation Options Before Cancer Treatment

At AFCT, we offer two primary ways to preserve your fertility before starting cancer therapy

Modern fertility preservation laboratory equipment

1. Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)

  • You undergo a brief ovarian stimulation cycle (about 10–12 days)
  • Mature eggs are retrieved and frozen using advanced vitrification technology
  • Frozen eggs can be thawed, fertilized, and transferred as embryos when you're ready

2. Embryo Freezing

  • If you have a partner or wish to use donor sperm, eggs can be fertilized immediately after retrieval
  • Resulting embryos are frozen for future transfer
Our team will help you decide which option is right for your situation, medical needs, and family goals.

TIME-SENSITIVE FERTILITY CARE

How Rapid-Response
Oncofertility Works

Time is critical, but you are not alone. Our compassionate team will guide you through every step and coordinate your fertility preservation quickly and seamlessly.

Compassionate oncofertility care team supporting patients
1

Fertility Consultation

We quickly evaluate your ovarian reserve with hormone testing and ultrasound.

2

Coordinated Care with Your Oncology Team

We communicate directly with your oncologist to ensure your cancer treatment timeline is not delayed.

3

Accelerated Ovarian Stimulation

Daily hormone injections for about 10 days to mature multiple eggs.

4

Egg Retrieval & Freezing

A gentle, outpatient procedure under sedation to retrieve eggs, which are frozen immediately in our on-site IVF lab, Omni Med Laboratory.

PRESERVATION PROCESS

What to Expect

Time-sensitive fertility preservation for cancer patients requiring immediate treatment:

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Urgent Fertility Consultation

Call us and let our team know you are facing cancer treatment. We will prioritize your appointment.

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Hormonal & Ovarian Assessment

Bloodwork and ultrasound will assess ovarian reserve and response potential.

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Ovarian Stimulation & Retrieval (if time allows)

A 10–12 day medication cycle may be used to collect eggs before treatment begins.

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Freezing at Omni Med Laboratory

All specimens are processed and stored in our partner lab using high-survival vitrification techniques.

Inspiring Path to Parenthood

Journeys of Hope: Building Families at AFCT

Oncofertility patient who preserved fertility before cancer treatment

Patient Story

AFCT

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 and had to start chemo fast. The team at AFCT got me in right away, explained everything, and froze my eggs in time. Knowing I still had a shot at being a mom gave me strength through treatment.

ANSWERS & CLARITY

Frequently Asked Questions About Oncofertility

No. We work closely with your oncology team to complete egg or embryo freezing quickly, usually in about two weeks or less.

Yes. For most cancer patients, ovarian stimulation is safe. We use tailored protocols designed for women with hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast cancer.

They can remain safely frozen for many years without losing quality.

Yes. Even with a very short window, we can begin a fertility preservation cycle within just a few days.

Your Future Family Can’t Wait—But We’re Here to Help

Even with a cancer diagnosis, you have options. Our rapid-response fertility preservation can be completed in as little as two weeks without delaying your treatment.

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