Male fertility and cancer treatment: LJ’s Story | Macmillan Cancer Support

LJ was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 19, just when he was exploring university options to pursue a creative career. Before undergoing treatment, LJ decided to freeze his sperm to maximise his chances of starting a family in the future.

We know how hard it can be to think about fertility and the future when coping with cancer. We’re glad our support provided LJ with the information he needed to make an informed choice about his future when he needed it most. 💚

LJ’s story highlights how cancer can impact far more than your health. He’s one of many incredible individuals we see every day who are leading active, meaningful lives while living with cancer.

Our new campaign ‘Whoever You Are, Whatever It Takes’ shines a light on what it really means to be living with a cancer diagnosis in the UK today. Cancer can affect your life in many different ways, so we want to encourage more people to access accurate information and the support they need.

Find out more: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/whoever-...

0:00 LJ’s cancer diagnosis

0:40 Being a young adult with cancer

1:00 LJ’s treatment

1:22 Support from friends and family

1:43 Cancer and fertility

2:26 Living life to the full