PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Pregnancy After Cancer

Re: Pregnancy After Cancer

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 20:31:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 May 2001, Kimberly wrote: >
>My name is Kimberly and I am a 9 year survivor of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
>(NHL) and am pregnant. I just started my 2nd trimester and feel like
>this pregnancy is such a miracle. I have been looking for information
>on the internet about pregnancy after cancer, especially NHL and have
>found little information available.
>
>I am trying to meet others who have come through any kind of cancer
>treatment and who have gone on to have families. Does anyone here have
>any information on the topic or know of anyone who would be interested
>in corresponding?
>
>Thank you,
>Kimberly
>
>--
>(dx 1992 NHL Intermediate grade Stage 2A, 10 X Promace-cytabom, currently age 36)
>My Homepage: http://www.healthfulattitudes.net/
>

In general most pregnancies after treatment of lymphoma turn out all right. There is concern and worry that the chemotherapy agents might affect the eggs, but as far as I know this has never been shown to lead to an abnormal fetus. Being 36, you have an increased risk of having a baby with a chromosomal anomaly. It would be a good idea to discuss this and possible amniocentesis with your OB.

--
R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional.  Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.

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