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Any success stories of pregnancy after chemo?

Nicola2209
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Hi,

I'm currently having treatment for tongue cancer. This is a six week treatment programme of daily radiotherapy and weekly chemotherapy. My chemotherapy drug is called Cisplatin and before treatment began I was told by my Oncologist that infertility isn't affected by this drug. However, when reading up on this, all I can find is that fertility is affected. I am only 33 and am deeply saddened by the news as I do not know what my future holds yet. I'm told I have a high chance of my cancer being cured which is amazing news but I'm very down hearted to hear that I may be infertile afterwards. How will I know if this is the case?

I just wondered if anyone has any experience of this or knows of anyone who did go on to have a child after Cisplatin or any other chemo drug. How do other women cope with this news if they find out they are infertile? This is on my mind such a lot at the moment.

Thanks for reading.

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  • Hello Nicola,

    We do have some information about Cisplatin on our Cancer Help website. I wonder if it might be helpful for you to speak with one of our specialist nurse team. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 which is free to call from  a UK landline. They will be able to give you some information and advice.

    best wishes,


    Jenn

    Cancer Chat moderator

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  • Hello Nicola,

    We do have some information about Cisplatin on our Cancer Help website. I wonder if it might be helpful for you to speak with one of our specialist nurse team. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 which is free to call from  a UK landline. They will be able to give you some information and advice.

    best wishes,


    Jenn

    Cancer Chat moderator

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    Hi Jenn,

    Thanks for this information. Now that I'm starting to feel a bit better following my treatment I called this number today to ask for a little information on infertility and unfortunately the nurse I spoke to was most unhelpful. She didn't sound like she could even be bothered to even give me any information!! I got no where and ended the call feeling even more upset about the situation!

    May I suggest that when the call handlers don't know the answer then perhaps they could at least try and sound a little more helpful rather than rude as us cancer patients have already been through enough.

    I'm hoping all call handlers don't have the same attitude.

    Thanks,

    Nicola

  • in reply to Nicola2209

    Hi Nicola

    I am really sorry that you had a bad experience when you called earlier.  I manage the nurse team and I will make sure all the nurses have seen your post.  Once again I am so sorry, please do get in touch with me if you'd like to discuss things with me further.

    Martin 

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