Does pregnancy put my partner at a higher risk of cancer relapse?
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Your partner’s individual health post-cancer and treatment should always be the primary concern. It is highly advisable for her to educate herself in all behaviors and life choices she is considering to be certain she is not putting herself at higher risk of cancer recurrence. Naturally, high-risk choices should be avoided at all costs.
However, rest assured that to date, research studies have shown no correlation between women who had pregnancies after their treatment and any increased risk for recurrence of their cancer.
One thing to keep in mind is that every woman’s experience and body is different. This applies to all women regarding reproduction and aren’t isolated circumstances for cancer survivors. Obviously there are heightened concerns for cancer survivors, all of which need to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Know that pregnancy after cancer very well could be a viable option for your partner. She will need to talk to her doctor to know the specifics of her case, but you can get some information now by visiting other parts of this site. You’ll find sections to help you learn the details about available procedures, and hear stories from other people who’ve shared your experience and concerns.