looking for a stage 4 survivor who has had a successful pregnancy
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

looking for a stage 4 survivor who has had a successful pregnancy

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › looking for a stage 4 survivor who has had a successful pregnancy

  • Post
    • May 28, 2013 at 6:07 pm
    tinarose
    Participant

     

     

    Hello,
    I am stage 4 melanoma survivor who is assessing the risk of pregnancy after cancer.  I have been in remission for 6 years and would love to start creating a family.
     
    I am in the process of researching everything there is to know about pregnancy and melanoma.  I have found many studies about stage 1, 2 and even stage 3, but am yet to find anything on stage 4 survivors.  Is there anyone out there that is a stage 4 survivor that has had a successful pregnancy or know anyone who has?
     
     Thank you in advance for any help you are able to offer me.
     
Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Replies
      • May 28, 2013 at 10:48 pm
      Rebecca and Bob
      Participant

      Yes there is, Lilred75 is a stage IV survivor and has I think two kids after she was in remission. You can search her out from her profile name. She doesn't post much any more but when she did it gave a lot of us hope.

      Good luck,

      Rebecca

      • May 28, 2013 at 10:48 pm
      Rebecca and Bob
      Participant

      Yes there is, Lilred75 is a stage IV survivor and has I think two kids after she was in remission. You can search her out from her profile name. She doesn't post much any more but when she did it gave a lot of us hope.

      Good luck,

      Rebecca

        • May 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm
        Rebecca and Bob
        Participant

        By the way, what treatment did you have? My husband is also a stage IV survivor for now 5 years, NED for almost 4 years.

        Rebecca

        • May 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm
        Rebecca and Bob
        Participant

        By the way, what treatment did you have? My husband is also a stage IV survivor for now 5 years, NED for almost 4 years.

        Rebecca

        • May 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm
        Rebecca and Bob
        Participant

        By the way, what treatment did you have? My husband is also a stage IV survivor for now 5 years, NED for almost 4 years.

        Rebecca

      • May 28, 2013 at 10:48 pm
      Rebecca and Bob
      Participant

      Yes there is, Lilred75 is a stage IV survivor and has I think two kids after she was in remission. You can search her out from her profile name. She doesn't post much any more but when she did it gave a lot of us hope.

      Good luck,

      Rebecca

      • May 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm
      POW
      Participant

      There have been several discussions here over the years about melanoma and pregnancy. If you search the forum using the term "pregnancy" you will find them.

      The one thing I always worry about is: "If the melanoma should recur, what will be the effect on the children?" If Mommy is very sick and Daddy is always worried, how will the kids react to that? What will be the financial repercussions of a recurrence and how will that affect the children? Who will take care of the kids when Mommy has to go for frequent doctors' appointments and treatments– perhaps even be hospitalized or travel to get special treatments?

      While trying to decide whether or not to have children, I hope you and your husband try to imagine life as a child in a melanoma household and consciously and specifically plan for the emotional and financial health of the children in the (hopefully) unlikely event that you have a recurrence.  

      • May 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm
      POW
      Participant

      There have been several discussions here over the years about melanoma and pregnancy. If you search the forum using the term "pregnancy" you will find them.

      The one thing I always worry about is: "If the melanoma should recur, what will be the effect on the children?" If Mommy is very sick and Daddy is always worried, how will the kids react to that? What will be the financial repercussions of a recurrence and how will that affect the children? Who will take care of the kids when Mommy has to go for frequent doctors' appointments and treatments– perhaps even be hospitalized or travel to get special treatments?

      While trying to decide whether or not to have children, I hope you and your husband try to imagine life as a child in a melanoma household and consciously and specifically plan for the emotional and financial health of the children in the (hopefully) unlikely event that you have a recurrence.  

      • May 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm
      POW
      Participant

      There have been several discussions here over the years about melanoma and pregnancy. If you search the forum using the term "pregnancy" you will find them.

      The one thing I always worry about is: "If the melanoma should recur, what will be the effect on the children?" If Mommy is very sick and Daddy is always worried, how will the kids react to that? What will be the financial repercussions of a recurrence and how will that affect the children? Who will take care of the kids when Mommy has to go for frequent doctors' appointments and treatments– perhaps even be hospitalized or travel to get special treatments?

      While trying to decide whether or not to have children, I hope you and your husband try to imagine life as a child in a melanoma household and consciously and specifically plan for the emotional and financial health of the children in the (hopefully) unlikely event that you have a recurrence.  

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

Popular Topics