Should i get pregnant after having a brain tumor?

[alessia25]

I am a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with a primary brain tumor in June 2008 and underwent surgery to remove it.  It was the size of an apple and diagnosed a grade 2 tumor.  It grew back in September 2008 and that's when i began rigorous radiation and oral chemotherapy (Temozolomide).  My recent MRI has showed the regrowth of the tumor to be "gone."  The plan is to take the Temozolomide for 2 years along with Accutane (which helps the oral chemotherapy work better).  My fiance and I are planning on getting married soon and more than anything is our dream to have children. Is it safe for me to me to get pregnant after being on Temozolomide and Accutane for two years? How long should I wait? I have heard that there a strong chance of the tumor recurring if I ever become pregnant due to the increase of hormones during pregnancy!! This is all very scary for me!! All I want to do is be normal again. Any information or suggestions would be so helpful! Thank-you.

[Kansas16]

I just sent you a private message, I hope to hear back from you. I am in the same boat as you, and I would love to hear your outcome.

[Kansas16]

I just sent you a private message, I hope to hear back from you. I am in the same boat as you, and I would love to hear your outcome.

[missnanny]

I would not take Accutane as there is a butylated inert ingredent and it drys out your whole body for life.  I'm sorry to hear it is being prescribed for the multitude of brain tumors and lesser than severe acne, which was its original purpose.

I suspect some exposure to BUTYL or 2-butoxyethanol (most common form) is a primary cause of tumors of all kinds, many cancers and birth defects.

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