Breast cancer during pregnancy: a mini review
In European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Contributor(s): Paraskevaidis E | Zoras O | Stathopoulos EN | Zervoudis S | Dousias V | Kontostolis E | Vrekoussis T | inavro@yahoo.gr | Navrozoglou I.
Material type:
ArticleSeries: Vol 34 Issues 8.Publisher: 2008Description: 837-843.Subject(s): Pregnancy | Breast Cancer | DDC classification:
In:
European Journal of Surgical OncologySummary: BACKGROUND: As modern women delay childbearing, pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) becomes a more frequent problem faced by oncologists, gynecologists, and obstetricians alike. However, no evidence exists concerning the management of this condition. METHODS: We summarized the current literature regarding epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of PABC. Data were collected by searching PubMed and Medline for the period from 1950 to 2007. RESULTS: There are no randomized controlled trials regarding PABC management. Current evidence suggests that diagnosis may be carried out with limitations regarding staging; surgical treatment may be performed as for the non-pregnant women. Radiotherapy and endocrine therapy are contraindicated during pregnancy, while chemotherapy is allowed after the first trimester. Prognosis is considered poor. Subsequent pregnancy is allowed only 2 years after completing treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Due to lack of prospective randomized controlled clinical studies,
| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Articles
|
Tata Memorial Hospital | Available | AR8518 |
BACKGROUND: As modern women delay childbearing, pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) becomes a more frequent problem faced by oncologists, gynecologists, and obstetricians alike. However, no evidence exists concerning the management of this condition. METHODS: We summarized the current literature regarding epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of PABC. Data were collected by searching PubMed and Medline for the period from 1950 to 2007. RESULTS: There are no randomized controlled trials regarding PABC management. Current evidence suggests that diagnosis may be carried out with limitations regarding staging; surgical treatment may be performed as for the non-pregnant women. Radiotherapy and endocrine therapy are contraindicated during pregnancy, while chemotherapy is allowed after the first trimester. Prognosis is considered poor. Subsequent pregnancy is allowed only 2 years after completing treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Due to lack of prospective randomized controlled clinical studies,
There are no comments for this item.