Can I get pregnant if I have colon cancer? Posted: 01-30-07 04:30am
I had stage Colon Cancer. I am a CA colon
patient. Undergone surgery in March 2004
followed by 6 cycles of chemo therapy with
5 fu leukoverin and Oxaliplatin. the i had
undergone radiation in december 2004. My
current CT-scan report is clean.
My menstrual cycle have been abnomal
during chemo with a delay of 1 and months
but had been frequent after completing the
chemo, with twice in a month. but past 1
year shows regular menstrual cycle.
Do I qualify for pregnancy under current
condition? If so, when can I really plan
for it? What are the precautions I need to
take during this time?
please help!!!
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Colon Cancer Answer A2267 Posted: 02-05-07 06:48am
Given the therapy you describe, surgery
plus radio- and chemo-therapy, it seems
that you are experiencing cancer stage II
or higher. You might succeed in achieving
pregnancy because your cycles became
normal but most physicians would probably
not recommend that you become pregnant.
Pregnancy can worsen s malignant disease!
You can consult a surgeon, oncologist and
gynecologist for an expert opinion.
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