Breast Cancer: Post Treatment: 6 Months Plus: Day to Day
If you want to have children, consider the options that are still open.
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Do not assume that you cannot have children if chemotherapy causes you to stop menstruating
You may still be able to get pregnant.
Use condoms.
If you get pregnant, and breast cancer returns, you will face questions about the impact of cancer treatments on the fetus and about possibly terminating the pregnancy or risking your life.
Pregnancy after Breast Cancer
Pregnancy does not cause cancer. However, hormones that accompany pregnancy may hasten a recurrence.
Current thought is that it is not advisable for a woman to get pregnant within three years after completion of treatment. It is seems to be okay to get pregnant if you are cancer free for at least three years. Many doctors prefer a wait of five years.
Speak with your cancer doctor for information about your particular situation. You can find additional information from Young Survival Coalition (www.youngsurvival.org ) and Fertile Hope (www.fertilehope.org) .
Adoption
Federal law (the Americans With Disabilities Act) prohibits discrimination against people with a disability. The law covers adoption agencies. Your breast cancer may or may not be considered to be a disability for purposes of the ADA.
Whether it is covered or not, expect that an adoption agency will want clarification on your health status and the possibility of a recurrence. At least a letter from your cancer doctor will likely be required. Do not be surprised if the agency requests that you want for a few years after end of treatment before adopting.
Surrogate Mom
If you are still able to carry a baby, you can carry some one else's baby. Speak with your doctor.
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