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Breast radiotherapy during pregnancy is a matter of debate as both the efficacy of treatment and the safety of the developing fetus should be considered. Currently there is not enough… Click to show full abstract
Breast radiotherapy during pregnancy is a matter of debate as both the efficacy of treatment and the safety of the developing fetus should be considered. Currently there is not enough data to support the safety of in-utero exposure to radiation even with modern radiotherapy techniques. So it is highly recommended that breast radiotherapy is postponed to after delivery, though it might be considered in very selected patients according to risk-benefit assessment.
Keywords:
associated breast;
breast;
radiotherapy;
radiotherapy pregnancy;
pregnancy associated
Journal Title: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Year Published: 2020
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