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Pregnancy during remission

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    • July 7, 2018 at 12:20 am
    skousal
    Participant

      Hello everyone, 

      I wanted to see if anyone had personal expereince of getting pregnant during remission. I have heard mixed things from my onocologist, but I just found out I'm pregnant. I had stage 3a, and I am about 1 year and 8 months in remission. I only had surgery, no adjunct therapy. My last scan was June 1st with no evidence of disease. Any personal stories or expereinces would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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        • July 7, 2018 at 2:12 am
        Happy_girl
        Participant

          Congrats! I can tell you I am hoping for what you’re hoping for! I am 4 years NED stage 3a.  I am 13 weeks pregnant.  My onc is very comfortable with me being pregnant.  I will still get nervous/scared… but am mostly excited!  Best of luck! Can’t wait to hear how it goes for you!!

          • July 10, 2018 at 2:14 am
          Ridingaroundwith27Jennifers
          Participant

            I got pregnant and had my second daughter 5 years after stage 1A.  Then diagnosed stage IV when she was five.  So basically both pregnancies were fine for both children.  No melanoma or progression until well after my second was born.  No comments or concerns from the OB, the derm, or my primary.  When I found out I was stage IV I did call the girls pediatrician and specifically ask about whether we should be concerned for them.  They appreciated the information and put it in their charts as part of the history but said at this point they were not concerned for them at all.  I hope this is helpful for you.  Be happy, live the life you are meant to have and enjoy the moments. Good wishes to you.

            Jennifer

            • July 11, 2018 at 8:39 pm
            AshleyS
            Participant

              Hello Skousal,

              I was 1b for about one year and advanced to Stage IV at 20 weeks along with my son. After quite a process, I’m cancer free and living life. It’s been 3.5 years and my kids are 5.5 and, obviously, 3.5. I’m not sure if it sounds bad given I have the most wonderful gift, but I would do things differently if I had a second chance. I’ve spoken to many top melanoma experts and they recommend waiting 5 years to have a child. That said, it’s a personal choice. Good luck and best wishes to you!

              Ashley

              • July 11, 2018 at 8:39 pm
              AshleyS
              Participant

                Hello Skousal,

                I was 1b for about one year and advanced to Stage IV at 20 weeks along with my son. After quite a process, I’m cancer free and living life. It’s been 3.5 years and my kids are 5.5 and, obviously, 3.5. I’m not sure if it sounds bad given I have the most wonderful gift, but I would do things differently if I had a second chance. I’ve spoken to many top melanoma experts and they recommend waiting 5 years to have a child. That said, it’s a personal choice. Good luck and best wishes to you!

                Ashley

                • July 17, 2018 at 2:39 pm
                jjk17
                Participant
                  I am so glad that you posted this. I am definitely following this thread. I am Stage IIIC. Surgery 10-2017 and currently on Nivo treatment. I am 34, and we already have a 2 yr.old. Other than being given the news of “you have cancer” my surgical oncologist highly advised no more kids. That was probably the worse news someone can hear. At that point we got another opinion and was told to atleast wait 3 years after treatment and of course NED.

                  The thought is still there. Do we or don’t we…..I ABSOLUTELY get the importance of the waiting part, but having a hard time with no more at all.

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