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Mells
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12 years ago

Baby after breast cancer

Hi Ladies, I was diagnosed with TNBC in April. I have had a lumpectomy & nodes removed from my right arm. I have 4 weeks left of chemo, then 6 weeks of rads straight after & waiting on genetic testing. Has anyone out there had a baby after treatment? If so was there a wait period? I've tried talking to my surgeon & he just says its up to me. I'm feeling really confused, I really want another baby, but is it silly & selfish as I could have a recurrence? Thanks Mells
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  • eminem's avatar
    eminem
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    12 years ago

    Hi I find all those comments so interesting. My onc has said NO to more babies when I was hoping he wud say YES. It really does seen up to the individual but yes mells I too am scared of reccurence as I am er2 aswell. Such a tough call. I have a 4 year old daughter. And just couldn't risk leaving her without a mother so as hard as a decision as it is 4 me it really is a no brainer. Sadly no more kids for me. 

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    Kirboxx
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    12 years ago
    I'm ER+, had lumpectomy and axillary clearance, 6 rounds of FEC and Docataxel. I'll be on zoladex for another 2 years from now (finished rads 6 weeks ago). On tamoxifen for 5 years but my onc has said that its a good possibility I can take a break after my 2 years of zoladex and try. One onc said no but another has said yes so ultimately it will be my decision in the end.
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    Kirboxx
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    12 years ago
    I'm ER+, had lumpectomy and axillary clearance, 6 rounds of FEC and Docataxel. I'll be on zoladex for another 2 years from now (finished rads 6 weeks ago). On tamoxifen for 5 years but my onc has said that its a good possibility I can take a break after my 2 years of zoladex and try. One onc said no but another has said yes so ultimately it will be my decision in the end.
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    lisa8
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Mells, I had triple neg bc in 2008 and was told to wait at least 2 years before having a baby. I waited 3 years before getting pregnant and had my son in 2012. I had him naturally, no IVF and I had AC chemo and taxol. Good luck xox Lisa
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    Stressmagnet
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi there! I'm TBNC too, but I've had my kids so really, this is just to say hi. I'm 6 years strong despite the odd hiccup, and I was diagnosed when my youngest was 4. There's some great resources here, so jump in.