(I just had my friend write the below email to the info@sherinstitute.com and was then told to use this feature to connect with you. I am fluent in English but my writing skills are not up to par which is why my friend is ghost writing for me).

Dear Dr. Sher and Dr. Tortoriello –

I was referred to you by Dr. Burdette, Associate Oncology & Hematology Director at Maimonides. I have stage IIB estrogen receptive breast cancer and would very much like to determine whether I can preserve my ability to have children once I complete my cancer treatment. Dr. Burdette would like for me to start chemo treatment on March 31st and highly recommended that I need to resolve this question ASAP.

I am 51 years old, had a menstrual cycle in September 2022, realized that I probably have breast cancer then due to an inverted nipple and pain and the period basically ceased at this time.

I am in good physical shape, never had any abortions, was never on the pill or any hormonal treatments or medication for that matter, was a dancer and dance instructor for many years before emigrating to the US from Kyiv/Kiev. I am in excellent physical condition, save for the cancer (life is funny that way). I had my one and only child at the age of 43 after waiting and waiting for a “prince” that never arrived on the white horse. Old fable but widely disseminated and accepted by little girls everywhere. Spoke to several doctors after the age of 40 who all told me pregnancy was unlikely and that having a healthy child even less so. In any event, I got pregnant after the first attempt (one act of sexual intercourse), had an uneventful pregnancy and gave birth to an “extremely and remarkably healthy child” in about 20 minutes at the age of 43. I would like to have another child and realize that my set of circumstances, both age and cancer diagnosis wise don’t exactly set me up for success and yet there would never be an opportunity for a “miracle” to occur. but for cases like mine.

Dr. Burdette knows my medical history and physical indicators and felt that I should reach out to you to present my set of circumstances. Dr. Burdette would also like for me to start treatment asap which at this time is scheduled for March 31st.

Would be possible to have a consultation this week to determine what my chances, if any, are to have a child are in the future. Personally saw 2 different women have healthy children at the age of 53 and 57 so am hoping that I too can be an exception.

Finally, I am not well off or even middle class for that matter. Coupled with the fact that I was told that the Sher Clinic only works with women up until the age of 50, I recognized the need to write this email to you directly in order to determine whether you would consider speaking with me either by phone or in person this coming week.

Thank you for your consideration and have a lovely rest of your Sunday.

Best regards,
Oksana Shevchenko (written by my friend Irina Yevseenko)
718-600-2549