Problems with NHS IVF funding before chemotherapy

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FormerMember

2 Apr 2014

Hi I start chemotherapy soon and have had one cycle of IVF treatment which was not successful. My oncologist recommended I have one more cycle of IVF before the chemo to give it another chance. However the fertility dept has said I will need to pay £5000+ for this as only one cycle is funded on the NHS. Does anyone have any advice please?

FormerMember over 11 years ago

Hi, Sorry to see you joining us here. That is tough news to get.

Get in touch with the Macmillan Financial Guidance team to find out what they can advise. Email financialguidance@macmillan.org.uk or if you prefer a one to one chat give us a ring on 0808 808 0000- we’re available Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm & Friday 9am to 4.30pm

They deal with financial issues on a daily basis and will help you get your head around it..

George & Jackie (breast group)
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FormerMember over 8 years ago

Hi, I know this is an old thread but I wondered what the outcome of this was? I'm facing the same thing and have struggled to find any information online. Maybe I'm not searching for the right thing but I think an answer in here might help others facing the same thing, thanks
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