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      jjk17
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      Anyone have this issue….?
      jjk17
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      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.

      jjk17
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      First off…THANK YOU EVERYONE for your responses. It means more than you will ever know.

      This is a hard decision to make. I want to have another baby but at the same time, I do not want to have that worry of something possibly coming up. I just dont know if I want to go through the infusions again, health issues ect.

      I want to be around for my husband and our 4yr old. I hate these cards that I was dealt!

      jjk17
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      Thank you so very much. I am ready to get this over with.

      I am so grateful for this group….everyone is always so kind and listens to our worries/ fears no matter what.

      I will for sure keep you all posted!

      jjk17
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      Thank you Melanie! The possibilities are endless, especially for a woman! I appreciate your reply!!
      jjk17
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      Ted! Thank you so very much for replying.

      Those are very good words to live by. I really do appreciate it. Deep breaths are a must!!

      jjk17
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      Thanks celeste
      jjk17
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      It is very scary. We are contemplating the same issue. Do you dare take the chance? Do you risk it? I do believe hormones have something to do with it. We have been told so many things it’s hard to know what path to take….

      I know in my heart its probably not worth the chance.

      jjk17
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      It is very scary. We are contemplating the same issue. Do you dare take the chance? Do you risk it? I do believe hormones have something to do with it. We have been told so many things it’s hard to know what path to take….

      I know in my heart its probably not worth the chance.

      jjk17
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      Thank you for responding…

      I absolutely feel the same way as well. It’s hard to think they can even be related. One doctor tells you absolutely no more while the other says wait about 2-3 yrs. Horrible thing to think, but I feel as if I am on a time limit. I am 35 will be 36 soon and my husband will be turning 37. I cant say that these are the cards I want to play.

      We have thought about adoption as well.

      jjk17
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      SOLE….thank you for replying. Hormones are the big factor here. It sure makes you think and hard not to wonder if these two things are not related….
      jjk17
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      Thanks Ashley for responding. I appreciate it very much. It sure does make you wonder is there something related with the two……
      jjk17
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      THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU FOR REACHING OUT! Sorry, I wasn’t thinking anyone was ignoring me, but after reading so much on here I had figured someone maybe had experienced this. I know everyone is different and reacts to things differently. Two months ago I had to stop due to liver issues and now this. It’s crazy, during this whole journey I have never ever felt this way or have experienced any of this. Guess its just my turn! Thank you all seriously for just listening to me vent, rant whatever!! You are the best!

      Much love,

      Jill

      jjk17
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      Thank you very much for this information. Obviously, naturally right away I think the worse. I just hope and pray it goes down on its own. Hopefully we have more answers on Monday. Crazy how I feel myself, no abnormalities what so ever.
      jjk17
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      Hi Mike! Thank you for the kind words. It’s very discouraging, especially when I have had normal labs this whole time and have felt some what my self. Nothing that would have alarmed me of this. Thank you again for the reassurance.
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