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Colorectal Cancer: Post Treatment 6 Months Plus: Day to Day Living: Stages II,III,IV

If You Had Chemotherapy Or Radiation And Want To Have Children

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If you had chemotherapy or radiation, it is advisable to wait until the effects wear off before conceiving a child.

Women:

  • If chemotherapy caused you to stop menstruating do not assume that you are not fertile just because you stopped menstruating. Use condoms. If you get pregnant, and cancer returns, you will face questions about the impact of cancer treatments on the fetus and about possibly terminating the pregnancy or risking your life.

  • Pregnancy After Cancer: Pregnancy does not cause cancer. However, hormones that accompany pregnancy may hasten a recurrence. Current thought is it is okay to get pregnant if you are cancer free for at least three years – preferably for five. Speak with your cancer doctor for information about your particular situation. You can find additional information from Young Survival Coalition (www.youngsurvival.org offsite link) and Fertile Hope (www.fertilehope.org) offsite link

Adoption.

The Americans With Disabilities Act and similar laws (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with a disability. The law covers adoption agencies. Your colorectal cancer may or may not be considered to be a disability for purposes of the act depending on the impact on your life.

Whether it is covered or not, expect that an adoption agency will want clarification about your health status and the possibility of a recurrence. At least a letter from your cancer doctor will likely be required. Do not be surprised if the agency requests that you wait for a few years after end of treatment before adopting.


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