You’re a young woman, just diagnosed with breast cancer. Will treatment affect your fertility? Will you ever be able to have children? Find out what breast cancer and its treatment may mean to your future as a mom.
Q. I’m 32 years old, and have just found out I have breast cancer. I’m engaged to be married, and we’d planned on having kids right away. Am I still going to be able to get pregnant? Help!
A. OK, your first move is to stay calm and focused. Cancer treatment may not impair your...
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