any help please? pregnancy

MJo · 04-02-2007, 10:49 AM

Oh my. Life sure does happen. I don't even think your oncologist could predict whether or not you are in danger or whether you might recur while you're pregnant. It sounds like you got some aggressive treatment -- chemo and radiation. And a few Herceptin treatments are better than none. Hopefully the treatment mopped up any stray cells. But I agree that you should re-start herceptin ASAP after baby is born. No breastfeeding with this one. LOL. We all will keep our fingers crossed here for you. Healthy baby, healthy mom. Congratulations.

Sandy H · 04-02-2007, 11:08 AM

One good thing in your favor is you are ER negative so your cancer is not estrogen fed which by being pregnant would put you in more danger as estrogen is higher during pregnancy. Try to relax, take good care of yourself, eat well, get plenty of rest which may be hard to do with other children to take care of. You should do fine and this will be a very special baby! Easy for me to say this I am not in your shoes. No one can predict whether you will reocurr and hopefully, not in the 9 months you are pregnant. I am sure you will hear from others here as you are not the first one this has happened to. Sending you a big hug, Sandy

kim · 04-02-2007, 01:46 PM

Georgie,

I can't even imagine the stuggle it must be to be trying to find the right thing to do for both you and the baby. I would definitely think being er- would be in your favor.
As for the herceptin, are you sure it is off limits?
I am pretty sure I remember reading about Stefanie Spielman(nfl players wife) getting herceptin while she was pg a couple of years ago. However, she is stage 4, so your circumstances are different. I am pretty sure she was treated at the James Free Cancer Center in Columbus Ohio.
Also I see Dr Theriault at MD Anderson mentioned a lot in re to cancer and pg.

I am not sure who you see or where you live, but I am the queen of consults, so I would definitely pursue other opinions for more info on your cirucumstances.

Good Luck to you,
Kim

RobinP · 04-02-2007, 07:49 PM

Hi there,
I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through bc while pregnant. I think you should also post your question on the YSC Young survival coalition board website. Praying for you.

Shell · 04-03-2007, 06:51 AM

Georgie-

I'm sorry I don't have any helpful advice, but I did want to let you know we are thinking of you - what a wonderful joyful happening to look forward to...

Regards,

RobinP · 04-03-2007, 10:44 AM

Georgie,

I just wanted to add, make sure you go to a major cancer center, something like MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, or Dana Farber Cancer center, for all of your cancer care as they are most likely to be on top on things.Best of luck to you.

Andi · 04-03-2007, 10:52 AM

Georgie - I just wanted to pass on to you -- last summer when I met with my oncologist, he was telling me he just had a follow up visit with a patient of his - she was pregnant and found that she had b/c. She delivered her baby and that baby is now 17 years old - both mother and baby are doing well! Think positive thoughts that this will be your story, too. This baby is going to be an extra special gift.

RobinP · 04-03-2007, 10:44 AM

Georgie,

I just wanted to add, make sure you go to a major cancer center, something like MD Anderson, Memorail Sloan Kettering, or Dana Farber Cancer center, for all of your cancer care as they are most likely to be on top on things.Best of luck to you.