Anyone had cancer and then successfully got pregnant?

hammyhunter

nic_santorini wrote: »

thanks above, yes think I know the answer myself deep down, and the hormonal raise may be a risk too much - my oncologist does say so too. Had advanced breast cancer second time around in my lungs, liver and bones. I guess I was just searching out their for some kind of alternative. I know I am very lucky to be alive and have been spared so far so good but there is still that yearning that some will understand I am sure. Thanks again. Nic

Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago - I was 32 and had been married just a few months. I had a few ops, chemo r/therapy and numerous subsequent ops for complications but I have remained, thankfully, NED (No Evidence of Disease). I was not supposed to be fertile after the high dose chemo but I conceived, naturally (and wholly unexpectedly!) and my little boy is almost one now and is just perfect!

However, I am a realist and I know that my prognosis remains poor. I hope I am one of the lucky ones. If I had already been diagnosed as stage 4 then I wouldn't do it... sorry:( I feel such sadness that I may, one day, have to leave my little boy without his Mummy, before he is ready and I couldn't do that already knowing the future

I am so sorry for your prognosis and for your predicament. Feel free to PM me if you wish to chat more (((HUGS)))

juno

My mum had cancer of the kidney whilst she was pregnant with my older sister. The doctors wanted her to have a termination, but she wouldn't. She had to have her kidney removed but then recovered from the cancer. Two years later, I arrived

floss2

One of my cousins had leukemia as a child (over 30 years ago) and her parents were told she would never have children. She has 2 children, both school age.

Oldernotwiser

nic_santorini wrote: »

thanks above, yes think I know the answer myself deep down, and the hormonal raise may be a risk too much - my oncologist does say so too. Had advanced breast cancer second time around in my lungs, liver and bones. I guess I was just searching out their for some kind of alternative. I know I am very lucky to be alive and have been spared so far so good but there is still that yearning that some will understand I am sure. Thanks again. Nic

I was advised not to have children after breast cancer so I'd take your oncologist's advice and pass up on it if I were you. Really, with breast cancer, the risks are too high.

You may not be able to adopt because of your medical history but had you considered fostering?

purplepardalis

Gosh Nic - bless you and I'm happy to hear you're in remission.

I have no new advice for you but if I were in your shoes, for the sake of my own health I too would consider surrogacy or fostering.

Good luck