Post Cancer Baby - Lymphomas Message Board

michelleM123 · 08-15-2003, 09:15 AM

Hi There,

I am a Hodgkin’s (stage IV) survivor! I had the disease when I was 14, now I am 27. I am thinking about having a baby. Does anyone know the risks or rates of me getting sick again? Could anything bad happen to baby or me?

Please, I will appreciate replies.

Be strong!!!

Jemezmomma · 08-15-2003, 07:56 PM

I have researched everything available and the answer is the same. We are all individuals with diffrent treatment types and time tables. Therefore it is recommended that you see a specialized MD that can review your case before you attempt pregnancy. The greatest concerns are radiation, chemo and their effects on DNA during treatment and their effects now on a developing fetus. Good luck and lets us know what you find out. God Bless

ppeach · 09-06-2003, 10:59 PM

Michelle,

Hi there!! I am also a Hodkgin's Disease Survivor!! Mine was stage II-B, so was easier controlled. I was also diagnosed when I was 14 and now am 27 myself.

) I had chemo for 6 months and radiation for 1 month as part of my treatment, and I have been in remission since 1990.

I have been married now for 2 years and am wanting to get pregnant myself. We have been trying off and on for 2 years with no luck. I rarely have a period and am going to see my GYN this fall to see if there is something that we can do about this.

If you learn anything about pregnancy after cancer treatments, please, please let me know. I wish you well and continued good health.

Fellow cancer survivor,

Jamie