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@quimbie

God Bless you as you struggle with this decision. I also have this cancer and had to wait 6 years before getting treatment. It was already in my lymph nodes when discovered. I was 62 when diagnosed and I am going to be 80 this fall. I understand the thoughts and the little fear that lurks in back of your mind. Cat scan once a year and see the oncologist every 6 months for life. Said all this so you know I can understand what you are going through mentally. I just wondered if you and your husband had ever considered adoption or foster parents. There is always a way if you look hard enough. I have used these years since I learned of my cancer to make memories with my family and it has kept us all together and fun times. I also fight against this osteoporosis and holding my own. I will be thinking and praying you make the right decision for you and family.

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@quimbie did you wait 6 years as you didnt have symptoms? my CCL/SLL was discovered in my lymph nodes just now; i am 62 yrs as well. This is mentally draining for sure. what type of treatment are you having?

Thank you quimbie! The stress of the journey that is trying to conceive would be added to all you have mentioned above. We visited an adoption agency about 5 years ago when it was made clear by an ivf clinic that I would be very unlikely to fall pregnant even with assistance. He was reluctant then, as it was very important to him that he "leave something behind in this world" (his exact words...). I have no idea if he'd be more receptive to the idea now, or if the adoption agency would consider placing a child with us, considering I have this condition. Thank you for your prayers; they are truly appreciated! God bless.