My first follow up appointment after I was diagnosed

Hey Natasha,

I don't post here too often anymore (NED 5 years), but I popped on the site today and saw your post.  In terms of pregnancy, here in the US dermatologists and oncologists generally suggest that you wait 2-3 years after your diagnosis before getting pregnant.  I've had 3 primaries. The first was when I was 21, and that was stage 1. At that point, pregnancy wasn't even on my radar. The second was when I was 23, stage 0, thin melanoma. I had just gotten married, but we weren't planning on starting a family yet, so waiting wasn't an issue. The last primary was when I was 25, stage 3a.  We had just decided to start trying when I found out about the diagnosis.  So instead of trying to get pregnant, I was trying to get through treatment, not fun!  I was told to wait 3 years before trying, but we actually waited about 4 years. I'm actually pregnant right now (yay), and doing well.  I'm seeing my dermatologist every 3-4 months, and my oncologist every 6 months. I do worry about the mel coming back, but I try not to think about it, and just try to stay viligant on watching my moles and staying in tune with my body.   I'm not sure if you're ready to get pregnant now, or if you're just curious, but I'd say if your doctor said go ahead and you feel ready, then go for it!  Good luck!

Hey Natasha,

I don't post here too often anymore (NED 5 years), but I popped on the site today and saw your post.  In terms of pregnancy, here in the US dermatologists and oncologists generally suggest that you wait 2-3 years after your diagnosis before getting pregnant.  I've had 3 primaries. The first was when I was 21, and that was stage 1. At that point, pregnancy wasn't even on my radar. The second was when I was 23, stage 0, thin melanoma. I had just gotten married, but we weren't planning on starting a family yet, so waiting wasn't an issue. The last primary was when I was 25, stage 3a.  We had just decided to start trying when I found out about the diagnosis.  So instead of trying to get pregnant, I was trying to get through treatment, not fun!  I was told to wait 3 years before trying, but we actually waited about 4 years. I'm actually pregnant right now (yay), and doing well.  I'm seeing my dermatologist every 3-4 months, and my oncologist every 6 months. I do worry about the mel coming back, but I try not to think about it, and just try to stay viligant on watching my moles and staying in tune with my body.   I'm not sure if you're ready to get pregnant now, or if you're just curious, but I'd say if your doctor said go ahead and you feel ready, then go for it!  Good luck!

Hey Natasha,

I don't post here too often anymore (NED 5 years), but I popped on the site today and saw your post.  In terms of pregnancy, here in the US dermatologists and oncologists generally suggest that you wait 2-3 years after your diagnosis before getting pregnant.  I've had 3 primaries. The first was when I was 21, and that was stage 1. At that point, pregnancy wasn't even on my radar. The second was when I was 23, stage 0, thin melanoma. I had just gotten married, but we weren't planning on starting a family yet, so waiting wasn't an issue. The last primary was when I was 25, stage 3a.  We had just decided to start trying when I found out about the diagnosis.  So instead of trying to get pregnant, I was trying to get through treatment, not fun!  I was told to wait 3 years before trying, but we actually waited about 4 years. I'm actually pregnant right now (yay), and doing well.  I'm seeing my dermatologist every 3-4 months, and my oncologist every 6 months. I do worry about the mel coming back, but I try not to think about it, and just try to stay viligant on watching my moles and staying in tune with my body.   I'm not sure if you're ready to get pregnant now, or if you're just curious, but I'd say if your doctor said go ahead and you feel ready, then go for it!  Good luck!

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah

I myself am only 17 years old but am very intrested in your situation. I also wish you luck .Keep us updated? Thank you. Much support, Mariah