Pregnant after TNBC

Okay, So I'm trying to optimistic about this. Bringing life into the world should be cause for celebration. However after having a very aggressive strand of TNBC, totally negative of any all mutations, I'm scared to death. I finished rads on 09/12 and before that the last chemo was about 03/12. I'm 35 years old half African American and half German/French

My concern is that this strange cancer will come back or put me at greater risk for reoccurrence? Is there anyone that has had TNBC, delivered a child and is still cancer free? Were all so young and bearing children happens at our ages. Does anyone have any words of advice other then congratulations on this subject??

Thanks in advance for the congratulations

Miss D congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't been through it but have read many stories on the breast cancer website and they all turn out wonderful :) they mom and baby always seem to do well. Im sire it will be the same for you ;)

Dear MissD,

Dear Ms.D,

I used to be more active here but due to the fact that I now have two little kids and work full time I just pop in once in a while without posting much. From my stats you'll see that I was diagnosed almost five years ago at 32. My oldest son was 6 months old. I underwent a bilat mastectomy, chemo and radiation.

I struggled a lot with the decision of having another child after treatment and finally decided on taking a leap of faith and got pregnant right away. My youngest son in now 10 months old and is growing healthy and happy. So far I'm fine too. I was treated as a high risk pregnancy because I was borderline age-wise (35+) and because of my cancer history. This meant I got to see my doctor more often and was closely monitored all along. I can't deny it was scary at times, particularly because while pregnant you can't have some tests done for BC. Also because as much as they take out in the mastectomy some mammary tissue is left behind and it reacts to the pregnancy hormones so I used to feel pressure and soreness in my chest which made me freak out. Thankfully both my OBGYN and my Oncologist were awesome and listened to me whenever I needed them.

Please feel free to PM me if you want to talk further. I know a few girls with stories similar to yours that I could also put you in touch with.

All the best,

Natalia