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. 2018 Oct:143 Suppl 2:137-142.
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12621.

Cancer in pregnancy

Matthys H Botha  1 , Shalini Rajaram  2 , Kanishka Karunaratne  3
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Cancer in pregnancy

Matthys H Botha et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2018 Oct.

Abstract

The incidence of cancer in pregnancy is increasing. The most frequent malignancies include breast and cervical cancers. Diagnosis may be complicated by late presentation. Imaging during pregnancy should consider risks to the fetus. Diagnostic work-up, including tumor markers, can be influenced by the physiology of pregnancy. Treatment of cancer can often be safely administered with good maternal and fetal outcomes. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery must be adapted to the pregnancy state. Counselling and emotional support are an essential part of management.

Keywords: Cancer in pregnancy; Cancer treatment; Chemotherapy; FIGO Cancer Report; Pregnancy; Radiotherapy.

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