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mjp77
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12 years ago

Hi, i'm MJ 36 years old

I am new here and i need some advice. I am 36 now and don't have children yet. I am planning to have 0ne. I already meet my fertility doctor and she said after 5 years of treatment i will be pregnant and i will be 41 at that time. That is my concern. I don't have any idea what is my treatment. I will meet my onchology doctor today. It's hard for me because my family is in overseas. Only my husband and his parents who support me. I am one year here in australia and everything here for me is new . I don't have more friends to talk. June 26, 2013 i undergo mastectomy, the result of the test also clear. I did not decide yet if i will continue my fertility treatment. What is the side effect of chemotheraphy and hormone theraphy for me? Is it safe to be pregnant first then do the treatment after. 

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  • Tish's avatar
    Tish
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    12 years ago

    Hi Frances! I was just about to write hi to you and you beat me to it. LOL.

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    francesca_maree
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    12 years ago

    Oh Hi Tish!!

    MJ, Tish and  know one another. Maybe we can set up a group skype chat. We have different stories, but can both help :-)

    I am in Melbourne.

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    francesca_maree
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    12 years ago

    Oh Hi Tish!!

    MJ, Tish and  know one another. Maybe we can set up a group skype chat. We have different stories, but can both help :-)

    I am in Melbourne.

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    francesca_maree
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    12 years ago

    Oh Hi Tish!!

    MJ, Tish and  know one another. Maybe we can set up a group skype chat. We have different stories, but can both help :-)

    I am in Melbourne.

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    Tish
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    12 years ago

    Hi MJ,

    Your story is almost identical to mine. I arrived in Australia and one year later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was given the option of an IVF cycle and keeping embyros for later use, after the treatment (chemo & radiation). I chose that option, and then I had treatment. I am very happy with my decision to do that. I am now on hormonal treatment and am counting down the days (months) until my 5 years is finished. Then I will try to get pregnant. I am 38 now and I will be 41 by the time I have a baby, if we are successful in that. I remember at the time I was very confused about my options. I think one of the most importnat things that was said to me, by my fertility doctor, was that MY life, now, staying alive - NOW - is more important than that of a possible future unborn child. You will want to be alive to care for that baby in the future, if that happens. I'm in Brisbane; if you want to chat on the phone or by email, please do feel free to give me a call/email. All the best, Tish