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Forum Discussion
Hi :) My name is Janelle, and I was recently diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast. I had a partial masectomy and I'm starting radiotherapy next week. I'm at a loss with the DCIS - I don't have breast cancer, but I've had the treatments associated with it, and I feel a bit like a breast cancer fraud (I borrowed that term from a wonderful breast care nurse). I understand that I am lucky, but its hard to feel grateful each day when I look at how my body has changed (but trust me, I read the stories here, I DO know it).
I am 39 years old, and lucky enough to be the mother of four beautiful children. Following a miscarriage last year, my husband and I thought we would add to our family this year (addicted to babies!). When I raised the issue with my surgeon, he advised that pregnancy is not recommended for up to two years following b/c treatment, including the treatment I have had, meaning of course that I will be two years older (age always an issue with pregnancy).
Is anyone in a similar situation? Or had a pregnancy following treatment? What was the advice you were given?