Local cancer survivor prepares to welcome first child with neighbor's help
The journey to motherhood is not always traditional, particularly for those in the fight for their lives against cancer.
At 30 years old, Anabelle McLean learned she had stage three breast cancer. Just a year into her marriage at the time, McLean and her husband had to make several big decisions about chemo and fertility options.
“After chemotherapy, treatment and fertility can be as high as 30 to 40% for women,” Rose Medical Center Oncologist Dr. Kayla Griffith said. “You have this dichotomy and paradox of how you have a life-threatening illness. Let’s get you to the things we need to save your life. But we’ll back up for just a second. You know, what does your future look like? And do you want to be a mother?”
Learn more about Dr. Griffith and the team at Colorado Breast Care Specialists.