Patient Navigated Fertility and Cancer Treatment
Anastasia Sevriukova underwent egg retrieval in March 2025 before facing a complex battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cancer
Following a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at age 25, Anastasia Sevriukova opted for an egg retrieval procedure in March 2025 to preserve her future fertility. Her medical journey in Rochester has since involved intensive chemotherapy, liver transplant, and surgery.
Why it matters
Oncologists often advise egg preservation for young patients because aggressive chemotherapy and antibody therapies, which are necessary for treating advanced colon cancer, can permanently damage reproductive health.
Nationally, there were 155,662 colorectal cancer cases in 2023 and 54,468 deaths in 2024, with a five-year relative survival rate of 65%. Sevriukova's care also included a 20-day hospital stay following surgical complications.
The players
Anastasia Sevriukova
A patient from Ukraine who relocated to Rochester for specialized medical care after being diagnosed with advanced colon cancer.
The details
After receiving her diagnosis, Sevriukova underwent colon surgery in June 2025, which led to a bowel leak and infection. She later received a liver transplant in June 2026, and doctors used a hepatic artery infusion pump to deliver treatment directly to the liver site.
Timeline
Summer 2024: Sevriukova first noticed blood in her stool.
March 2025: Sevriukova underwent the egg retrieval procedure.
June 2025: Sevriukova underwent colon surgery.
June 2026: Sevriukova underwent a liver transplant.
August 2026: Small tumours were detected in her lungs.
Health Landscape
This case follows the documented trend of early-onset colorectal cancer in adults under 50, which has increasingly forced younger patients to navigate complex fertility preservation decisions. The medical community continues to adapt protocols to balance aggressive life-saving cancer therapies with the long-term reproductive health needs of younger populations.
Patients facing similar diagnoses should consult their oncology teams early about fertility preservation options before starting chemotherapy or surgery. Understanding these pathways can help mitigate the long-term impact of life-saving medical treatments on personal reproductive health.
The takeaway
Proactive fertility preservation remains a critical consideration for young cancer patients prior to beginning systemic therapies. Integrating these discussions into initial care planning can offer significant benefits for the patient's future quality of life.
Further reading
For more information on current treatment standards and support resources, visit the Cancer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Economic Times.
