A decade of cancer and pregnancy research at KU Leuven

Marnix Verley, now four years old, is probably too young to realize it. But when his mother Lesley was pregnant with him, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. His parents faced the difficult choice between terminating the pregnancy and treating the cancer with chemotherapy. Advised by Dr. Frédéric Amant, they opted for treatment, and, after six rounds of chemo, Lesley…

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It isn’t just about stories… it’s about getting support

A few of weeks ago, our ‘miracle’ baby Luke turned 12, and this reminded me that it was nearly 13 years ago that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I write this blog and talk to others about my experience, the emotions come flooding back, making it feel like yesterday. Watch Fighting for two: cancer and pregnancy to find…

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