Pregnancy associated breast cancer.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Publication Title
The breast journal
Abstract
Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) defined as breast cancer occurring during pregnancy or within the first 1-2 years postpartum. Delay in diagnosis is common. Treatment is timed around gestational age. Surgery and chemotherapy are considered safe after the first trimester. Radiation, anti-her-2, and endocrine therapy are delayed until after delivery due to adverse fetal effects. Iatrogenic prematurity likely causes most long-term fetal sequelae. Multi-disciplinary care and social support are critical for patients and families with PABC.
Clinical Institute
Women & Children
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Department
Oncology
Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recommended Citation
MacDonald, Heather, "Pregnancy associated breast cancer." (2020). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 2701.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/2701
