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I have also been treated by Dr. Gastman with a pregnancy related melanoma. Like you, I did a lot of research after my diagnosis. I have seen information both ways – some resources say that there is no additional risk for melanoma during pregnancy subsequent to diagnosis and others, like Dr. Gastman and his research, that would say the opposite. I don't think anyone knows. The only thing I will caution you with is that pregnancy decreases your immune system, so if there is any remaining cancer cells that weren't captured during your WLE they could be more likely to grow during pregnancy.

It's obviously a personal choice, I would recommend going with your gut because you won't find a definitive answer either way. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope you find the path that is best for you.

I have also been treated by Dr. Gastman with a pregnancy related melanoma. Like you, I did a lot of research after my diagnosis. I have seen information both ways – some resources say that there is no additional risk for melanoma during pregnancy subsequent to diagnosis and others, like Dr. Gastman and his research, that would say the opposite. I don't think anyone knows. The only thing I will caution you with is that pregnancy decreases your immune system, so if there is any remaining cancer cells that weren't captured during your WLE they could be more likely to grow during pregnancy.

It's obviously a personal choice, I would recommend going with your gut because you won't find a definitive answer either way. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope you find the path that is best for you.

I have also been treated by Dr. Gastman with a pregnancy related melanoma. Like you, I did a lot of research after my diagnosis. I have seen information both ways – some resources say that there is no additional risk for melanoma during pregnancy subsequent to diagnosis and others, like Dr. Gastman and his research, that would say the opposite. I don't think anyone knows. The only thing I will caution you with is that pregnancy decreases your immune system, so if there is any remaining cancer cells that weren't captured during your WLE they could be more likely to grow during pregnancy.

It's obviously a personal choice, I would recommend going with your gut because you won't find a definitive answer either way. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope you find the path that is best for you.