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[Cancer and pregnancy].

P Cappelaere, A Demaille

    Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
    |January 28, 1984
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    Summary

    Cancer treatment during pregnancy has evolved, with induced abortion no longer standard. Focus now includes preserving fertility alongside cancer cure for young patients.

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    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·1998

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Reproductive Endocrinology

    Context:

    • Significant shifts in understanding the cancer-pregnancy association over recent decades.
    • Re-evaluation of induced abortion as a prerequisite for cancer treatment in pregnant patients.
    • Emerging evidence linking obstetrical factors to cancer risk, including breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers.

    Purpose:

    • To review the evolving perspectives on managing cancer during pregnancy.
    • To highlight the changing role of induced abortion in cancer treatment protocols.
    • To emphasize the critical objective of fertility preservation in young cancer patients.

    Summary:

    • Current approaches to cancer in pregnancy prioritize maternal choice and embryotoxic treatment needs over routine induced abortion.
    • Debate exists regarding pregnancy's detrimental effects on cancer, with some evidence suggesting it's limited to specific breast cancer subtypes.
    • Fertility preservation is a key goal in treating young cancer patients, aiming for cure without compromising reproductive potential.

    Impact:

    • Informs clinical decision-making regarding cancer treatment in pregnant individuals, respecting autonomy and medical necessity.
    • Promotes advancements in fertility-sparing cancer therapies for pediatric and young adult patients.
    • Contributes to a more holistic approach to cancer survivorship, integrating reproductive health outcomes.

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