The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy imposes a medical-ethical dilemma in weighing
the risks of both mother and child. Increasing awareness of the feasibility of chemotherapy …

BACKGROUND: As modern women delay childbearing, pregnancy-associated breast
cancer (PABC) becomes a more frequent problem faced by oncologists, gynecologists, and …

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers of pregnancy. The diagnostic
and therapeutic implications in this population are special. These women typically present …

BACKGROUND: Breast carcinoma during pregnancy put the health of the mother in conflict
with that of the foetus. The aim is to give optimal treatment to the mother to maximise the …

Breast cancer in pregnancy is rare with an incidence of 1: 3,000 to 1: 10,000 and is the
second most common after cervical cancer. The outlook for such patients is less favourable …

Breast cancer and pregnancy are best considered as two discrete events which may occur
either simultaneously or sequentially without any discernible biological interaction. There is …

PURPOSE: To provide guidance for clinicians about the diagnosis, staging and treatment of
breast cancer occurring during an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy. METHODS: An …

A diagnosis of breast cancer during pregnancy or the postpartum period is an unfortunate
occurrence. Hormonal factors appear to play an important role early on in the development …

Simple Summary The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy represents a challenging
situation, leading to a complex management aimed at maximizing the curative approach to …

Purpose Breast cancer in pregnancy is a clinically challenging situation for patients and their
physicians. A review of the literature was performed to help identify optimal treatment …