what happens if you are pregnant and you are diagnosed with ovary Cancer?
929423
I read a story once about a woman this happened to.  She had been unable to conceive, and then learned just after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer that she was pregnant. She refused any kind of treatment out of fear it would hurt the baby.  She was warned that she and the baby could die if she let it go that long.  But she held on.  She had a perfectly healthy baby boy, and then when she went to begin cancer treatments, it was gone!  It was as if the pregnancy had healed her.  I'm not saying this will be the case for your sister, but the body is an amazing thing.  And of course, don't leave God out of the picture- He can do anything!
339936
Based on your question, I'm not sure how to answer.  But if you know of a woman who has cancer and wants to or is pregnant, I think all depends on what type of cancer, the treatment, etc.  Best if an expert like a medical doctor is consulted.
727121
I know you will be worried, but it could be something as simple as an infection or to the most other extreme, cancer.  Whatever it is, you've done the right thing by going back so quickly so when you find out the doctors will have a far better chance of treating it, whatever the case!!  \n\nNurses won't normally give an opinion as to what might be wrong so they don't frighten people, so please DON'T be worried by this!!\n\nGood luck for when you get your results, I'll be thinking of you!
954707
Each cycle one of your ovaries releases an egg (called ovulation). The other ovary remains dormant meaning it doesn't do anything. The egg travels down into your fallopian tube (part that connects the uterus to the ovaries). Then if pregnancy occurs sperm fertilizes the egg and then the "baby" moves down into the uterus where it grows until it is born. During pregnancy both ovaries do not ovulate anymore until postpartum (after the baby is born). Usually the first ovulation (releasing of an egg) occurs 2 weeks to 3 months after the baby is born. If the mother breastfeeds exclusively then sometimes ovulation won't occur again until the baby is a few months old to a year old.
581791
First of all, try to be as calm and well-informed as possible.  Communicate with trusted friends and relatives.  Have a doctor you can talk with often. I just went to About.com to look up cancer in pregnancy, and they \nhave an entire section devoted to that. Go to: \nhttp://pregnancy.about.com/od/cancerinpregnanc/ --or go to About.com, then Pregnancy/Birth, then Pregnancy Complications, then Cancer in Pregnancy. Print out or write down anything that scares you (even more)or that is unclear or that you need your doctor's opinion about.  Make a doc appt. to discuss everything.  Also visit the WebMD site. Stay well-informed and do not panic. Everyone's circumstances are different, remember that!
411841
sorry to hear your news but my mom had it long ago & had a hysterecomy to take care of the cancer. she never had to go throgh chemo. ata ll & has been cancer free since the surgery was done back in the mid 1970's. talk to your gyno. about that please & soon.
632429
I asked the same question because I just had one. They said yes because you can still get vaginal cancer and ovarian cancer.
919163
Estrogen increases the risk that you will develop endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus [womb]). The longer you take estrogen, the greater the risk that you will develop endometrial cancer. If you have not had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus), you should be given another medication called a progestin to take with estrogen. This may decrease your risk of developing endometrial cancer, but may increase your risk of developing certain other health problems, including breast cancer. Before you begin taking estrogen, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had cancer and if you have unusual vaginal bleeding. Call your doctor immediately if you have abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding during your treatment with estrogen. Your doctor will watch you closely to help ensure you do not develop endometrial cancer during or after your treatment. In a large study, women who took estrogen with progestins had a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots in the lungs or legs, breast cancer, and dementia (loss of ability to think, learn, and understand). Women who take estrogen alone may also have a higher risk of developing these conditions. Tell your doctor if you smoke or use tobacco, if you have had a heart attack or a stroke in the past year, and if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had blood clots or breast cancer. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, high blood levels of cholesterol or fats, diabetes, heart disease, lupus (a condition in which the body attacks its own tissues causing damage and swelling), breast lumps, or an abnormal mammogram (x-ray of the breast used to find breast cancer).The following symptoms can be signs of the serious health conditions listed above. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms while you are taking estrogen: sudden, severe headache; sudden, severe vomiting; speech problems; dizziness or faintness; sudden complete or partial loss of vision;double vision; weakness or numbness of an arm or a leg; crushing chest pain or chest heaviness; coughing up blood; sudden shortness of breath; difficulty thinking clearly, remembering, or learning new things; breast lumps or other breast changes; discharge from nipples; or pain, tenderness, or redness in one leg.You can take steps to decrease the risk that you will develop a serious health problem while you are taking estrogen. Do not take estrogen alone or with a progestin to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Take the lowest dose of estrogen that controls your symptoms and only take estrogen as long as needed. Talk to your doctor every 3-6 months to decide if you should take a lower dose of estrogen or should stop taking the medication.You should examine your breasts every month and have a mammogram and a breast exam performed by a doctor every year to help detect breast cancer as early as possible. Your doctor will tell you how to properly examine your breasts and whether you should have these exams more often than once a year because of your personal or family medical history.Tell your doctor if you are having surgery or will be on bed rest. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking estrogen 4-6 weeks before the surgery or bed rest to decrease the risk that you will develop blood clots.Talk to your doctor regularly about the risks and benefits of taking estrogen.
317510
First off Congrats on being cancer free. While I have never had cerival cancer at 19 I was diagonesed with ovarian cancer.  I am now an 8 year survior.  This year however two of my cousins have been diagnoesed with cervical cancer.  They are all under the age 30.  If you want just drop me a message I would love to talk.
292412
Ovarian cancer is somewhat silent in terms of symptoms. I recommend you visit the Gilda Radner Foundation for a list of symptoms: http://www.ovariancancer.com/info.asp. \n\nIf you have any sense of having the symptoms, please visit a doctor immediately. If that doctor does not take you seriously, then see another one. Many doctors will treat women like it's all in their head...as if they're just depressed or lonely or some other BS like that.\n\nOvarian cancer is very hard to detect and will require the doctor to spend a lot of time "feeling around" the abdomen. The doctor most likely will need to explore the abdomen by inserting a hand into both the vagina and rectum. X-rays and MRI's often show nothing, because the ovaries are located deep in the abdomen. Also most ovarian cancers are of the epithelial type--which mean they grow flat like skin. Hence there can be an absence of a large mass or tumor, as many people imagine when the think of cancer.\n\nBe sure to visit the "links" page at the Gilda Radner site. It has an extensive list of additional resources on ovarian cancer: http://www.ovariancancer.com/links.asp. There's a lot of good information online.
963685
If you have an ovary and a uterus, you can still get pregnant.
122402
It might, or it might not.  It depends on the type of cancer.  I imagine it make make breast cancer progress faster since pregancy causes the breasts to grow in general.  It could potentially slow down other types of cancer depending how the hormones produced during pregancy effect the relevant tissues.  However, chemotherapy, surgery and other cancer treatments can be extremely dangerous to the fetus, so it is probably not a good situation in generally.
1098905
I was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  I had 3 chemo treatments, a hysterectomy, then 3 more chemo treatments.  The chemo is not so bad anymore.  You can get wristbands called SeaBands at a drug store they do help with neausia but you have to put them in the perfect spot on your wrist for them to work.  Most cancers today can be put into remission with surgery and/or chemo.  I have  beat  cancer 3 times since I was 12 yrs old.  Now I am 52.  Your life is precious and you need to remember that.  Keep a good state of mind because stress makes cancer grow faster.  KNOW you can fight this and it won't be as bad as you may think.  When you are in remission it will all be worth it.  And you will be if you keep a good attitude, know you are stronger than it is and do everything your doctor suggests.  They are the miracle workers.   If you want to talk to me let me know how I can send you me email securely and I would be glad to keep in touch and see how your doing.  Best wishes, I'm sending my angels your way.  Just Believe.
1071874
google exactly what your looking for..... cancer can happen anywhere in your body and each have their own symptoms
629656
No. I was 8 months pregnant when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and I asked that same question. My baby was fine, minus the genetics I have passed down to her. I did choose not to breast feed since I was going to have a mastectomy the following week, plus there was a little bit of fear still inside me. I could have breast fed with the non-cancerous side, but chose not to. That was my own belief though, not by pressure from my doctors.
445911
I was diagnosed in Dec. 2001, did chemo and radiation and I am now on tamoxifen and Depo Lupron shots every 3 months. Not sure about Zolodex, but Lupron shuts off your ovaries (I'm assuming Zolodex is similar?)and of course without ovulation you cannot become pregnant. This is assuming the medication is working properly. If you're wondering about your chances of conceiving after your hormone treatment, I was told that I'll have to wait and see what happens when my hormones return. Everyone's body is different and a lot depends on your reproductive health before all this began. Best of luck to you!
873414
I don't understand, you have to use a source even if it's yourself. Anyhow, being a cancer survivor I can give you alot.\n\nThe first one would be lost of breast and self esteem, you don't feel "pretty" or normal anymore, you are constantly wondering if people think you are abnormal.\n\nAnother would be the side effects such as lymphedema, where your body swells and again it affects your outlook on yourself and esteem.\n\nAnother would your overall health.  did you have chemo or radiation that would harm you later in life? would it make you sterile?  Will you end up losing your teeth from the effects of cancer treatment?  will you get cancer again?  Cancer puts fears in you, you always wonder if it will come back.  It affects your health, you are never the same after treatment, lots of people become very prone to colds, flu's, etc.  Some women can't work anymore, they lose mobility too.