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Looking For A Child After Breast Cancer

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f the cancer is early intervention, it is natural that women are wondering if pregnancy is possible after this ordeal.

Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy does not vital prognosis and does not increase the risk of recurrence.

Since most relapses of breast cancer occurs two to three years after the initial diagnosis, it is generally advised women to wait three years before pregnancy.

In the case of cancer of poor prognosis (with affected lymph node), the period may be extended to 5 years.

In the case of pregnancy not expected before the end of this period, the medical termination of pregnancy depends on the prognosis, treatment and the development of the tumour.

Conduct a pregnancy after a breast cancer requires the opinion of a specialist and theoretically a complete evaluation oncology. Monitoring is then identical to any pregnancy.

The active women receiving chemotherapy after surgery should not breastfeed because the compounds used can be found in small quantities in milk maternel.

But after a breast cancer, breast-feeding is not against-indicated, it does not increase the risk of recidivism, or dangers to the fetus.

If there are no complications or residual tumors, breastfeeding is even advisable to ensure that the child can take full advantage of its benefits.

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