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Mom Turned Down Cancer Treatment To Have Her Baby
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:32 pm
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Joice's getting pregnant was deemed nearly impossible after several rounds of chemotherapy and surgery to destroy a tumor three years earlier. But joy for the New York City couple turned to heartbreak last summer when doctors discovered the cancer had returned. They told Joice she'd have to end the pregnancy to get the treatment she needed or continue the pregnancy and risk the cancer going unchecked.
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“Having a kid was one of the most important things in the world to her,” her husband told the New York Post. “She said, ‘If we terminate the pregnancy and it turns out I can’t have a baby [later], I’ll be devastated. She knew this might be her only chance.”
As the disease spread, Joice's health deteriorated; she gave birth early via cesarean section on Jan. 23, the YouCaring page notes. The mother fought to stay alive several weeks before passing away five days short of her 37th birthday.
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Unbelievable story. Man. And apparently a documentary is going to be made. Pack your tissues.
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Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:34 pm to okietiger
horrible situation.
as a man, if i was forced with this situation, i would push to save the mother over the unborn baby in most (if not all) situations.
as a man, if i was forced with this situation, i would push to save the mother over the unborn baby in most (if not all) situations.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:34 pm to okietiger
Somehow sand got into my eye as I was reading that article.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:35 pm to okietiger
Wow. Ultimate sacrifice
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:35 pm to Displaced
Crazy thing is, after observing my wife's unbelievable strong and loving connection with our baby boy, I could see her doing the same thing.
A mother's love knows no end I suppose.
A mother's love knows no end I suppose.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:35 pm to okietiger
There's no greater love than being willing to lay down your life so someone else can live.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:36 pm to okietiger
Damn. Certainly a lot of courage there, but I'm not sure how I would feel as the husband/father. Unless my dream was to watch my wife slowly die of cancer and become a single parent, I'm not sure I'd agree with her decision to kill herself just to have a baby she'll never see grow up.
Sounds like a nightmare situation for all involved.
Sounds like a nightmare situation for all involved.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:36 pm to okietiger
Hm.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:36 pm to okietiger
That's tough...
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:37 pm to GRTiger
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Damn. Certainly a lot of courage there, but I'm not sure how I would feel as the husband/father. Unless my dream was to watch my wife slowly die of cancer and become a single parent, I'm not sure I'd agree with her decision to kill herself just to have a baby she'll never see grow up.
this is exactly how i feel.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:37 pm to GRTiger
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but I'm not sure how I would feel as the husband/father. Unless my dream was to watch my wife slowly die of cancer and become a single parent, I'm not sure I'd agree with her decision to kill herself just to have a baby she'll never see grow up.
Exactly this. 100%
I was waiting for someone else to say it first.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:37 pm to okietiger
quote:
Crazy thing is, after observing my wife's unbelievable strong and loving connection with our baby boy, I could see her doing the same thing.
A mother's love knows no end I suppose.
Yep
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:37 pm to okietiger
Can't bear to read the article but my wife had chemo while pregnant and then more aggressive treatment after delivery. My daughter is now 12, stunningly beautiful, straight A student, and an above average athlete.
I feel so bad for the guy, he has to be feeling lonely and scared right now.
The kid will be fine. The dad will find a new mom long before the kid knows the difference. Honestly, who knows how long she would have lasted anyway.
I feel so bad for the guy, he has to be feeling lonely and scared right now.
The kid will be fine. The dad will find a new mom long before the kid knows the difference. Honestly, who knows how long she would have lasted anyway.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:38 pm to skidry
Damn dude.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:39 pm to GRTiger
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Damn. Certainly a lot of courage there, but I'm not sure how I would feel as the husband/father. Unless my dream was to watch my wife slowly die of cancer and become a single parent, I'm not sure I'd agree with her decision to kill herself just to have a baby she'll never see grow up.
I can see that. But as hard as it would be, it's her decision and all I could do is be there by her side for whatever was to come.
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Sounds like a nightmare situation for all involved.
Yep
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:39 pm to okietiger
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And apparently a documentary is going to be made.
I'm pretty sure I've already seen this on TV a few times.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:41 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
Link?
Most articles on this have been posted in the past 24 hours after searching on Google.
Most articles on this have been posted in the past 24 hours after searching on Google.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:42 pm to Darth_Vader
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But as hard as it would be, it's her decision and all I could do is be there by her side for whatever was to come.
it's not just her decision. it should be their decision. especially if he is the one who is going to have to raise this child as a single parent after his wife dies.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:42 pm to okietiger
i think he is talking the premise, not this exact situation.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 2:43 pm to okietiger
I have so many conflicted feelings on this subject. I admire and respect the hell out of the mother for her sacrifice but on the flip side there was always a chance she could concieve again and I don't want to lose her if this was my situation.
Sad story all around.
Sad story all around.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 2:45 pm
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