I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families affected by pediatric cancer. I want to do my part to ensure that everyone has a chance at a healthy future and family.

Good news!!!  You can participate in the Shave & Buzz Duke v. UNC competition and fundraise for I'm Not Done Yet regardless of where you are and whether or not you plan to shave.  

It's simple:  all you do is register for a page as an individual or create a team, and then do something you love!  Raise money and/or just send photos of yourself "never being done" doing what you love.  Don't forget to indicate whether you're supporting DUKE or UNC!

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When adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients who have completed treatment are asked their biggest concerns, the most common is: "Will I be able to have children?" It’s not the risk for cancer recurrence or disability and disfigurement - the desire to build a family is their highest priority.  In addition to the toxicity of cancer treatments themselves, chronic health conditions can occur in the aftermath of any cancer treatment protocol, and infertility is among the most common long-term complication.

So, it’s unfortunate that in the confusion and deluge of information during a new cancer diagnosis, including staging, testing, treatment and prognosis, the topic of fertility preservation can be set aside or forgotten.   AYA cancer patients report a lack of adequate information to make informed fertility decisions.  Meeting the unique fertility goals of every patient requires appropriate fertility counseling, as well as logistical and financial access to fertility care.

It’s the mission of I’m Not Done Yet to provide the resources for AYA cancer patients to preserve their fertility. 

Your support of the Shave & Buzz will help ensure that these young patients have the HOPE that despite having cancer, they can one day have a family of their own.