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Do 33 year women after colon cancer and surgery, chemotherapy can have baby?thank you
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Unlikely: Chemotherapy will make ovaries sterile most of the time , before initiation of treatment , must speak to oncologist for alternative plans.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Yes: Chemotherapy may supress the ovarian function and may affect one's fertility. However, i think she will actually gradually gain the ovarian function back again- post chemo. Thus theoritically if she wishes to be pregnant -she could have a baby.
Answered 4/5/2013
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