| Cancer in pregnancy: maternal and fetal implications. | |
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PMID: 11476351 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women during their reproductive years, and complicates approximately 0.1% of all pregnancies. When cancer occurs during gestation it poses immense pressure on the pregnant patient, her relatives and her physicians. As cancer is diagnosed during gestation, it raises conflicts between optimal maternal therapy and fetal well-being. In this review, the available data are analysed regarding the impact of pregnancy on the course of the disease, and the effects of the malignant process and its treatment on both the mother and her fetus. Here, attention is focused on the most common malignancies associated with pregnancy; cervical and breast cancer, malignant melanoma and lymphoma. In addition, attention is focused on the available data regarding the impact of cytotoxic and radiation treatments on the mother and fetus. |
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Authors:
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B Weisz; E Schiff; M Lishner |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Human reproduction update Volume: 7 ISSN: 1355-4786 ISO Abbreviation: Hum. Reprod. Update Publication Date: 2001 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-30 Completed Date: 2002-01-15 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9507614 Medline TA: Hum Reprod Update Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 384-93 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel. boazmd@inter.net.il |
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Adult Breast Neoplasms / pathology, physiopathology, therapy Drug Therapy / adverse effects Embryonic and Fetal Development / drug effects Female Humans Infant, Newborn Lymphoma / pathology, therapy Melanoma / pathology, physiopathology, therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / pathology, physiopathology*, therapy Radiotherapy / adverse effects Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology, physiopathology, therapy |
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