Title

Pregnancy associated breast cancer.

Authors

Heather MacDonald, Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CAFollow

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