Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport |
2016
Abstract
With the social trend towards older motherhood, the incidence of cancer diagnosed during pregnancy increases. Oncological prognosis of such patients is no different from the non-pregnant patients diagnosed with cancer.
Thanks to the current level of knowledge, many patients are offered the possibility to continue with the pregnancy with concurrent oncological treatment. This article summarizes the basic facts regarding diagnostics and treatment of cancer in pregnancy, including administration of chemotherapy.