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Pregnancy and radiation.

E Fenig1, M Mishaeli, Y Kalish

  • 1Institute of Oncology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petah Tiqva, Israel. drfenig@internet-zahav.net

Cancer Treatment Reviews
|March 10, 2001
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Diagnostic imaging during pregnancy poses minimal fetal risk, and radiation therapy for certain cancers can be managed safely. Discussing risks and benefits with patients is crucial for informed decisions about pregnancy and cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Assessing fetal irradiation risks is crucial for pregnant patients undergoing medical imaging or radiation therapy.
  • Understanding the safety of diagnostic and therapeutic radiation exposure during pregnancy is essential for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risks of fetal irradiation from diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine during pregnancy.
  • To review the safety and management of radiation therapy for breast cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and cervical cancer in pregnant women.
  • To assess the long-term risks for offspring of cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on fetal radiation exposure from diagnostic procedures.
  • Analysis of treatment protocols and outcomes for pregnant patients receiving radiotherapy for various cancers.

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  • Examination of data on childhood cancer and birth defect risks in offspring of cancer survivors.

    • Main Results:

    • Low-level X-ray exposure from diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine does not warrant pregnancy termination.
    • Radiation therapy for breast cancer is not an absolute contraindication; risk-benefit discussions are vital.
    • Radiotherapy for supradiaphragmatic Hodgkin's disease poses minimal fetal risk with proper shielding and techniques.
    • Cervical cancer radiotherapy during pregnancy requires careful timing based on gestational age.
    • Offspring of radiotherapy-treated cancer patients show low risk of childhood cancer or birth defects.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnancy termination is generally not recommended due to diagnostic radiation exposure.
    • Careful management allows for safe radiation therapy during pregnancy for specific cancers.
    • Cancer patients can have successful pregnancies, and offspring are at minimal risk.
    • Delaying pregnancy for 12 months post-radiation therapy is advisable for non-pregnant women to minimize risks.