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Richard L Theriault1, Alyssa G Rieber
1The University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 424Houston, TX, USA. rtheriau@mdanderson.org.
Abstract:
The diagnosis of breast cancer during pregnancy, athough uncommon, can be a devastating and confusing diagnosis for many women. Many clinicians are unaware of the treatment options available for the pregnant patient and are unable to counsel their patients. The treatment of pregnancy-associated breast cancer is determined by the age of gestation and the stage of cancer at presentation. A multidisciplinary approach involving a medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist and high-risk obstetrician will lead to an optimal outcome for the mother and child. This article will discuss the management of a pregnant patient with breast cancer.
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