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Quotes for Good
We’re excited to be sponsored by our local State Farm® agent as this month’s Quotes for Good organization. This month, for every household we send...
What to Do When You Are Diagnosed With Cancer During Pregnancy
Receiving a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy can be scary. The excitement of the pregnancy is quickly replaced by the fear of the cancer. Then, the...
H42 Day is April 2nd!
Friday, April 2nd, is the sixth annual “Hope 42 Day”!!! Help us celebrate by supporting Hope for Two’s network connecting women who are currently...
Breast Cancer in Pregnancy, Gina’s Story
Attached is an inspiring and informative video about a young woman, Gina Lawson, who has experienced a cancer diagnosis in pregnancy. ...
Thank you to everyone who supported Hope for Two’s 20th Anniversary fundraising event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From the bottom of our hearts, we thank all of our generous donors who attended and supported Hope for Two’s...
New Resource Guide From Living Beyond Breast Cancer
If you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you are not alone. Every year, more than 1,000 women in the United States have breast cancer and are pregnant at the same time.
Three Myths Regarding Cancer During Pregnancy
One out of every 1,000 pregnant women have cancer. It’s a situation that oncologists and OB/GYNs don’t often encounter, and one that can leave many women feeling very scared and alone, says Susan Musialowski, the patient coordinator for Hope for Two: The Pregnant With Cancer Network.
Breast Feeding after Receiving Chemotherapy During Pregnancy
By: Elyce Cardonick, MD (published in Hopeline newsletter Fall 2013) Many women ask about the safety of breast feeding after a pregnancy...
Pediatric Outcome after Maternal Cancer Diagnosed During Pregnancy
Fetal development is a complex process. At different stages of development, different aspects can be influenced by external factors (e.g.,...
Development of Children Born to Mothers with Cancer During Pregnancy: Comparing In Utero Chemotherapy-Exposed Children with Nonexposed Controls
The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy creates medical and moral dilemmas for physicians and patients. Pregnant women are hesitant to receive chemotherapy due to concerns about possible effects on the developing fetus, while physicians are hesitant to allow pregnant women to delay cancer treatment for the remainder of the pregnancy.