Abstract

SALAS GONZALEZ, Efraín et al. Breast Cancer and Pregnancy. Cir. gen [online]. 2014, vol.36, n.4, pp.245-250. ISSN 1405-0099.

Abstract Breast cancer and pregnancy can be studied and suitably treated. It is a real challenge, and its approach must be the responsibility of a multidisciplinary team consisting of experts on the subject. Appropriate treatment will depend on the gestational age, and the morphological and biological characteristics of the disease. Surgery is possible throughout the pregnancy. Chemotherapy may be used from week 14 and during the second and third trimester of the pregnancy. Hormone and biological therapy are contraindicated during pregnancy. Radiotherapy treatment is not recommended during pregnancy, except in carefully selected individual cases. In Mexico, it is possible to treat a pregnant patient with breast using a multidisciplinary team consisting of specialists in gynecology-oncology surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiotherapy oncology, pathology, obstetrics-gynecology, and neonatology.

Keywords : Breast cancer; Pregnancy; Surgery; Chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Hormone replacement therapy; Biological therapy.