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Weekly doxorubicin chemotherapy for breast cancer in pregnancy. A case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1494809     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The simultaneous occurrence of breast cancer and pregnancy is rare. Little data are available about cytostatic treatment in patients with breast cancer during pregnancy. We report on a 31-year-old woman with a 28-week pregnancy and a T3 N+ Mx breast cancer treated with weekly doxorubicin chemotherapy. This was a well tolerated treatment without toxicity or complications for the mother. A partial response of the tumor was observed after 4 treatment courses. A normal baby was delivered. Doxorubicin and its metabolites were not detected in amniotic fluid collected through amniocentesis. Macroscopic and pathologic examinations of the placenta were normal. Although larger experiences are needed, weekly doxorubicin seems to yield satisfactory results without additional risks of fetal distress or malformations when given in women during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Authors:
S Barni; A Ardizzoia; G Zanetta; E Strocchi; P Lissoni; G Tancini
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Tumori     Volume:  78     ISSN:  0300-8916     ISO Abbreviation:  Tumori     Publication Date:  1992 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-03-10     Completed Date:  1993-03-10     Revised Date:  2008-12-12    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0111356     Medline TA:  Tumori     Country:  ITALY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  349-50     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oncologic Radiotherapy, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Milano, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
Doxorubicin / therapeutic use*
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / drug therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
23214-92-8/Doxorubicin

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