Beverly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 35. At age 38, Beverly and her partner want to start a family. Beverly should know her chances of getting pregnant involve ______.
A) little difficulty because many women wait until they are older to have a child
B) her previous illness increasing the chance of having multiple births
C) getting pregnant fairly easily, but having difficulty carrying a baby to full term
D) very low odds since her previous illness can cause infertility

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Ovarian cancer and its treatment can significantly impact fertility, often leading to a reduced ability to conceive. This is because the treatment may involve surgery that affects the ovaries, chemotherapy, or radiation, all of which can harm fertility.

Beverly Was Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer When She Was 35