CINCINNATI (WPVI) -- The parents of a young cancer patient made a big decision for their daughter that has a lot of people talking.
Three years ago, when Kayleigh Hogan was 8, she was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy following the removal of a cancerous tumor in her head.
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The doctors at Cincinnati Children's hospital suggested ovary removal to preserve Kayleigh's future fertility.
So to make sure their little girl has a chance to one day become a mother, they made the decision to remove and freze one of her ovaries.
Kayleigh's parents say the decision was easy.
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"We found out about six months ago that her other ovary that's left in her is damaged," said Kayleigh's mom, Chrtistina Hogan, "so if we wouldn't have done this procedure, there's a good chance she might not be able to have kids later."
Doctors say they have started recommending it as a way to preserve the chance of parenthood in the future.