A member asked:

Our first baby was discovered suffering from rhabdomyosarcoma cancer. we are confused whether we should have a second baby or not.

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

I doubt if there is : There is no relationship of one child having cancer on the risk of developing cancer in future children. I would assure you 99.99 percent that it is not going to happen again. So go ahead and have a completed family if you desire to have any more children.

Answered 6/26/2013

5k views

Thank

Difficult issue: Even though your chances of having another kid with any cancer are remote, the impact of such a profound loss on a family is difficult. Becoming part of a grief support group or pursuing personal counseling can help soothe some of the pain. You must get past the point where the grief holds you in a feeling of helplessness to feel up to trying parenting again. Good luck.

Answered 3/12/2020

5k views

Thank
Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Very unlikely: But, if you are worried about this (and it sounds like you are), you should make an appointment with a genetics counselor to go over other possible risk factors for cancers like this cropping up in your family.

Answered 7/22/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more