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Re: melanoma and ttc

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:48:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 14 Mar 2003, kerry H, RN wrote: >
>At Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Steph wrote:
>>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I am ttc #2 and was diagnosed with "malignant melanoma in situ"
>>yesterday. I have surgery scheduled for next week to remove the
>>melanoma, but am wondering if this affects my plans to conceive. What
>>are the typical recommendations?
>

>Stephanie,

Generally, the recommendation is to wait at least one year to ttc after a diagnosis of malignant melanoma, because estrogen can aggravate the disease. This was the advice given by doctors at Mass. General Hospital (one of the world's best) to a relative of mine last year. I would ask your own doctor as your individual circumstances may differ slightly.

It sounds like you've caught it early. Stay well, and best wishes for you and your family.

-- Abby

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Thanks in advance, Kim

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