Things need to know about cancer during pregnancy..!

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Cancer is an inherently confusing disease. Such a diagnosis can overwhelm an individual with numerous questions.  Though a comparatively small number of women conflict cancer while pregnant, there does not appear to be a key risk factor or any specific preventative measures aside from basic healthy habits. This means that any woman who is pregnant or going to be pregnant should be alert of the cancer symptoms that may occur during a pregnancy.

 How is cancer detected in pregnant women?

A cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is appreciatively a rare occurrence. It is estimated that this concurrence only affects 1 in every 1000 pregnant women. However, in addition to being uncommon, cancer is specifically difficult to detect in pregnant women. Pregnant women experience many changes in their bodies as the fetus grows. Some common changes include swelling, headaches, vomiting, fatigue, breast changes, and rectal bleeding. While measured normal in pregnancy, these are also common symptoms of cancer.

 What kind of cancers is common amongst pregnant women?

The most common type of cancer among all cancers in pregnant women is breast cancer, affecting approximately 1 in 3000 pregnant women. Pregnant women may also be affected by cervical cancer, thyroid cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, gestational trophoblastic tumor. Pregnant women may be detected with nearly any type of cancer, though these cancers are more likely to affect younger women.

Are diagnostic tests and treatment safe while pregnant?

Many of the commonly used analytical tests are safe for both the woman and the baby. If diagnosed with cancer, both surgery and chemotherapy can be safe for both the woman and the fetus. The health team will consider many factors, with the type, location, size, and stage of cancer. Depending on these reasons, the woman may be able to receive treatment immediately. Depending on the drug, the health team may mention waiting until after the first trimester or waiting until after the birth to start chemotherapy.

How will cancer affect pregnancy?    
      
Cancer rarely affects the baby during pregnancy. If managed in the first trimester, chemotherapy may cause birth defects or pregnancy loss. Administering chemotherapy after the first trimester has less severe risks, the most important being possible preterm birth and the possibility of babies being small for gestational age.


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Anna Gill
Program Manager | Fetal Medicine 2020
Tel: +1-201-380-5561
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Email: fetalmedicine@memeetings.com

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