Breast cancer in pregnancy
Iris Krishna1, Michael Lindsay
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 69 Jesse Hill Jr Drive, Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|September 12, 2013
Summary
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is diagnosed during pregnancy or the first postpartum year. Its incidence is rising due to delayed childbearing, necessitating updated management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or within one year postpartum.
- PABC is a common malignancy in pregnant individuals.
- Increasing maternal age at first birth is linked to a higher incidence of PABC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of PABC diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
- To discuss current recommendations for managing breast cancer during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of PABC diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
- Synthesis of current clinical guidelines and expert recommendations.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis of PABC can be challenging due to physiological changes in the breast during pregnancy.
- Staging and treatment decisions require multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Therapeutic options are tailored to gestational age and disease characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and tailored management are crucial for improving outcomes in PABC.
- Multidisciplinary care involving oncologists, obstetricians, and radiologists is essential.
- Further research is needed to optimize PABC treatment protocols.
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