Treatment of metastatic breast cancer during pregnancy: we need to talk!

Breast. 2008 Aug;17(4):426-8. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2008.02.005. Epub 2008 May 2.

Abstract

Metastatic breast cancer during pregnancy is a challenging situation. The literature yield in this topic is poor given the rarity of the disease. Management strategies should be discussed in a multidisciplinary manner and each case have to be counselled separately and informed about the pros and cons of different treatment options. Here, we report a case of metastatic breast cancer initially diagnosed during pregnancy. We discuss the clinical course and dilemmas governing the management decisions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / therapy*
  • Directive Counseling
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Participation
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / therapy*