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Heavy ion radiotherapy during pregnancy
Marc W Münter1, Marc Wengenroth, Georg Fehrenbacher
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Fertility and Sterility
|May 25, 2010
Summary
Particle therapy for skull-base cancer in a pregnant woman resulted in minimal fetal radiation exposure. The mother and child remained healthy, demonstrating the safety of this advanced cancer treatment during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Skull-base chordoma presents a treatment challenge, particularly in pregnant patients.
- Particle therapy, specifically accelerated carbon ion radiotherapy, offers a precise treatment modality.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old pregnant woman with skull-base chordoma underwent accelerated carbon ion radiotherapy.
- Fetal radiation dose was meticulously monitored throughout the treatment course.
Findings:
- The total radiation dose to the uterus was less than 0.2 mSv.
- The newborn child exhibited normal development, and the mother showed no signs of recurrent disease.
Implications:
- Accelerated carbon ion therapy is a safe and effective treatment option for pregnant patients with skull-base cancer.
- This approach minimizes radiation exposure to the fetus, ensuring favorable maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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