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Nurses raise funds to help cancer patients preserve fertility pre-treatment

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In Saskatchewan, a group of dedicated oncology nurses have stepped up to address this overlooked aspect of cancer treatment by creating the Prairie Cancer Fertility Preservation (PCFP) fund.

Formed in 2022, PCFP is a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients afford sperm and egg freezing, which are not covered under the province’s healthcare system.
13 Mar English Canada News

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