I know the worries! 

2 and a half years ago I was diagnosed with TNBC at 24! I was heartbroken when they told me I wouldn’t have time for IVF before starting my 8 rounds of FEC-T. I was told by my oncologist that my fertility may be effected by the drug docetaxol. 

I finished My chemotherapy on 17th Nov 2017. I am now 6 weeks pregnant  

Try to believe! Believe you will be fine, and believe you will have those children. It can still happen for you! It did for me Good Luck with you’re treatment! Xx

Hi,

In 2013 at age 45yrs I was diagnosed with HER2 estrogen receptor breast cancer. It had spread to the lymph nodes. I had 5 children at this time and had just finished breastfeeding my youngest. I underwent Chemotherapy, a Mastectomy and 28 rounds of Radiotherapy. I beat the cancer! I am now 52yrs old and 6 weeks pregnant with my 6th child! We were not trying for a baby AND my periods were practically non-existent! I had only one period in over 12months! Our bundle is due in April

Miracles DO happen!

Hi,

In 2013 at age 45yrs I was diagnosed with HER2 estrogen receptor breast cancer. It had spread to the lymph nodes. I had 5 children at this time and had just finished breastfeeding my youngest. I underwent Chemotherapy, a Mastectomy and 28 rounds of Radiotherapy. I beat the cancer! I am now 52yrs old and 6 weeks pregnant with my 6th child! We were not trying for a baby AND my periods were practically non-existent! I had only one period in over 12months! Our bundle is due in April

Miracles DO happen!

Hi Eileen 

What a beautiful story ... Well Done beating ur cancer +congrats on baby no 6 news hope all went well for you through your pregnancy? I have just recentley been diagnosed with same cancer at 45 yrs old too , big massive shock like I am sure yiurs was also! Would live to get chatting to you r/e your cancer treatment if you'd b up for that ? I am awaiting to start my 1st chemo +am scared of what lies ahead for me. Any info wd be greatly welcome . 
Annierob22

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