Gynaecological cancer in pregnancy

Cancer in pregnancy, fortunately, is uncommon. This is even more so for gynaecological cancer. Fertility preservation in gynaecological cancer is already a difficult issue, as the common gynaecological cancers affect organs intimately associated with conception and delivery. The presence of a viable...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology 2012-06, Vol.26 (3), p.371-377
Main Authors: Ilancheran, Arunachalam, MBBS, M MED, FRCOG, MD, FAMS, Low, Jeffrey, MBBS, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, M MED, FAMS, Ng, Joseph S., MD, FACOG, FAMS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cancer in pregnancy
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Female
Fertility Preservation
Genital Neoplasms, Female - pathology
Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
gynaecological cancer
Humans
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Organ Sparing Treatments
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - pathology
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - psychology
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - therapy
Pregnancy Trimesters
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Summary:Cancer in pregnancy, fortunately, is uncommon. This is even more so for gynaecological cancer. Fertility preservation in gynaecological cancer is already a difficult issue, as the common gynaecological cancers affect organs intimately associated with conception and delivery. The presence of a viable pregnancy with gynaecological cancer presents tremendous challenges to the clinician, especially if the woman wants to conserve both her pregnancy and fertility. In this chapter, we address issues involved in such circumstances and suggest management decisions.
ISSN:1521-6934
1532-1932
DOI:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2011.12.009