TTC with skin cancer

I’m 35. My husband and I have been together for six years. Married for one year. And TTC for about two months. I have a pore on my nose that hasn’t stopped bleeding for the past month and although it is unconfirmed, it looks to be basal cell carcinoma- skin cancer. I’m really hoping it is a mistake somehow that it isn’t cancer. Cancer treatment of course would mean that my husband and I have to put off trying for a baby until months after cancer treatment is complete. My father (65) is currently battling colon cancer and was estimated to maybe have another two years to live. It might seem silly because I imagine most women feel this way but I really wanted my father to be able to meet and know a grandchild before he passes. I know it is pointless worrying about it because whatever it is will be and we will have to treat it in whatever way necessary but I’m feeling really sad and disappointed at the moment. Also I’m not sure if I should tell my dad or not about the skin cancer as he will just worry for me and I don’t want him to die being worried for me... any thoughts or advice and words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

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I hope you still had good news, but even if a cancer fight is in your future - you've got this! Regarding your dad, you are right in that you can't control the circumstances right now. But you CAN certainly be mad, or in mourning for what could have been. You're in my thoughts- hang in there.

An

Angela • Jul 15, 2020
Thank you. I got the news confirming that it is skin cancer, so it looks like it will be a bit of a battle. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.

Je

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I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and decided to freeze my eggs because chemo meds can damage ovaries. It might give you piece of mind to freeze some embryos so you can try once done treatment.