Fertility After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer Care Connections

How can young women facing breast cancer preserve their dreams of motherhood? Discover the essential insights from Dr. Nina Balanchivadze of Virginia Oncology Associates as she shares her profound expertise in oncofertility and the critical importance of preserving ovarian function amidst cancer treatments. Dr. B delves into the rising trend of younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer and the unique challenges they encounter regarding fertility preservation. She offers a heartfelt discussion on the compassionate care needed to guide patients through their treatment and survivorship journey, ensuring their reproductive health remains a priority.
Uncover the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment with Dr. B, highlighting the move towards more personalized therapies. These innovations boost survival rates and minimize side effects, allowing patients to maintain a better quality of life. Dr. B's insights ensure that while cancer may change lives, it doesn't define them, empowering women to continue thriving in their roles as mothers, partners, and professionals. Join us for an episode that promises to enlighten and inspire, offering hope and practical advice for those navigating the complexities of breast cancer.
Dr. Nina Balanchivadze is passionate about caring for patients with cancer and providing personalized, state-of-the-art, compassionate care to all her patients. She specializes in the treatment of patients with a breast cancer diagnosis.

Dr. B has extensive experience in leadership and education, having gained experience in her role as core clinical faculty/Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, where she served as the Chief of Medicine for the 369-bed acute care hospital.

During her residency and fellowship, she presented her research work at numerous national and international conferences and has published many abstracts and manuscripts. She was recognized multiple times and has been presented with many Resident of the Year awards, and Teaching Attending Physician and Mentor of the Year awards. She was named Fellow of the Year at Henry Ford Cancer Institute and has won the Robert A. Chapman Outstanding Fellow Award two years in a row. Her research activities have been recognized many times with one of her projects securing first place in a hospital-wide resident/fellow research competition at the Henry Ford Medical Education Forum. In addition, Dr. Balanchivadze was granted multiple travel awards to present at national conferences.

On a national level, Dr. Balanchivadze served on the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Trainee Council, has been an active member of multiple committees, and has facilitated many different educational sessions. She is a Fellow of the American College of Medicine (ACP) and is an active member of ACP, American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and ASH.

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1. How does Chemotherapy affect fertility (00:00:00)

2. Trends in Younger Diagnosis (00:03:00)

3. Oncofertility (00:05:32)

4. How does Chemotherapy affect fertility (00:08:37)

5. Options for Fertility Preservation (00:10:04)

6. Menstruation and Pregnancy after Chemotherapy (00:16:30)