Today we talk with Emma Rinaldo, a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital and happens to be one of Emily's BFFs. Together, they tackle they conversation around fertility preservation due to a cancer diagnosis. Emma speaks to the different clients she works with day to day that have to face life altering decisions and how she helps them navigate both cancer and fertility conversations with a high pressure timeline.

For the past seven years she has worked in clinical settings including the Neuro-Oncology program and Family Therapy Training Program at The Hospital for Sick Children and is currently at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at WCH. She offers support to individuals and their families who are managing acute or chronic health conditions and facing a variety of mental health challenges. Emma has certifications and trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy.

In today's episode we dive into:

Impacts people face when diagnosed with cancer and have to deal with fertility preservation
How to process a complex diagnosis
Tips on how to make decisions in high pressure situation
Important questions to ask your doctor when it comes to fertility preservation and cancer


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rethink Breast Cancer / St Mikes Decision Aid: Begin Exploring Fertility Options, Risks & Expectations (rethinkbreastcancer.com)


Fertile Future may give you up to $2500 through the Power of Hope program www.fertilefuture.ca. Your drug insurance plan may cover the cost of drugs. Compassionate medication programs are also available. 
Emma's private practice info here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/emma-adelson-rinaldo-toronto-on/1078126

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