Breast cancer Management During Pregnancy

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07/16/23

The video explains in detail the options available for breast cancer patients during pregnancy
Radiation is contraindicated in pregnancy
Chemotherapy cant be given in 1st trimester
Lumpectomy can't be done in 1st and 2nd as the patient needs radiation post-op. It can be done during the third trimester and then give radiation after delivery.
Cant use methylene blue or isosulfan blue dye for sentinel node biopsy
In the first trimester - termination of pregnancy is an important option that can be discussed.
ER/PR and Her 2 receptor positive - medications cant be used in any trimester.
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