Facebook Friday 4/6/2021 – Let’s talk NETs & Fertility – Dr Fleur Cattrall & Dr Sharyn Stock-Myer

Overview

This week we were fascinated to be able to hear from Dr Fleur Cattrall (Fertility Specialist and Medical Director of Melbourne IVF) and Dr Sharyn Stock-Myer (Scientific Director of Preimplantation Genetics, Virtus Diagnostics). Together we explored all aspects of NETS and fertility – including the impact of treatment on this for men and women, options for fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic screening (for those with inherited syndromes).

Helpful links:
Personal account of pre-implantation genetic screening by one of our patients: https://neuroendocrine.org.au/news-stories/advocacy/the-amazing-martelli-family/

Cancer Council information about Fertility and Cancer: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/cancer-side-effects/fertility
Virtus Health: https://www.virtushealth.com.au/

To contact Kate Wakelin (NET Nurse), email NETNurse@neuroendocrine.org.au or call 1300 287 363.

This video was originally broadcast into our Facebook Private Discussion Group. If you are affected by NETs (either as a patient or carer) and in Australia, you’re welcome to join this group – www.facebook.com/groups/472805285594/ (once you click on “Join Group”, you will be guided to answer three questions, so we can approve your membership). Our Carers group is at www.facebook.com/groups/797093257354706

Please note that the information provided in this video is general, and not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding your own health or a medical concern.

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