Hi,

I'm currently having treatment for tongue cancer. This is a six week treatment programme of daily radiotherapy and weekly chemotherapy. My chemotherapy drug is called Cisplatin and before treatment began I was told by my Oncologist that infertility isn't affected by this drug. However, when reading up on this, all I can find is that fertility is affected. I am only 33 and am deeply saddened by the news as I do not know what my future holds yet. I'm told I have a high chance of my cancer being cured which is amazing news but I'm very down hearted to hear that I may be infertile afterwards. How will I know if this is the case?

I just wondered if anyone has any experience of this or knows of anyone who did go on to have a child after Cisplatin or any other chemo drug. How do other women cope with this news if they find out they are infertile? This is on my mind such a lot at the moment.

Thanks for reading.