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Need advice with family planning and brain cancer

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Mrsema · 12/12/2017 01:14

My husband and I have two children. I have was diagnosed with brain cancer during my second pregancy and it has not been an wasy ride since hearing this is life limiting.

We planned for more babies, but treatment will cost me my fertility and paying privately outside of the NHS is out the question.

After discussions, having another baby before treatment is posable as i am currently stable and minimal risks were noted as like any other pregancy.

What do I do? What do WE do? Our whole life evolves around ouf children. One more would complete our family.

We would be heavily judged as selfish, I am sure.
But we have been given the all clear to go for it.

This would be our last chance to do this.

Any help would be appreciated.

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teaandakitkat · 12/12/2017 20:01

I reckon the kids you have now would rather have a healthy mum than a new sibling so I would do everything you can to stay well and energetic for them. And that probably doesn't include getting pregnant. That puts a strain on anyone's body.
But then I don't know how well you are now or how long you are likely to stay well. Or how strong your desire for another child is. What are the consequences of delaying your treatment? And what happens if your cancer suddenly worsens and you can't have treatment because you're pregnant?

Oh what a difficult choice. I'm sorry you're facing it.

Viviennemary · 12/12/2017 20:05

I'd say if there is a risk then stick with the two children you have got. Are you saying you are delaying treatment so you can plan and go through another pregnancy. I'd say that this was a most unwise choice under the circumstances. Hope things go well.

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