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Pregnancy after cancer: FIGO Best practice advice
Cynthia Maxwell1, Sumaiya Adam2, Lina Bergman3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's College Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Pregnancy after cancer is becoming more common due to advances in cancer care. This advice outlines best practices for evaluating, managing, and supporting cancer survivors through pregnancy and postpartum.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Cancer survivorship is increasing globally.
- Cancer affects many individuals of reproductive age.
- Pregnancy after cancer treatment presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide best practice advice for pregnancy in cancer survivors.
- To guide clinical evaluation, care, delivery, and postpartum management.
- To offer recommendations for long-term health and prevention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on pregnancy after cancer.
- Synthesis of current evidence and clinical guidelines.
- Development of expert recommendations.
Main Results:
- Epidemiology of pregnancy post-cancer.
- Pre-pregnancy clinical evaluation guidelines.
- Key components for managing pregnancy in survivors.
- Delivery and postpartum care considerations.
- Future health and prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive care is essential for successful pregnancies in cancer survivors.
- Multidisciplinary management improves outcomes.
- Survivors require tailored support for optimal maternal and infant health.
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