Full Description
This book provides hands-on information on how to manage pregnant cancer patients in clinical practice. In this context a multidisciplinary perspective is essential, and contributions are accordingly presented from experts in surgical management, medical oncology, radiotherapy, pharmacokinetics, obstetric care, psychological care, neonatal and pediatric care. In addition a series of chapters focused on management in particular disease settings are presented, including breast cancer, melanoma, cervical cancer, ovarian tumors, lymphoma, leukemia, and thoracic cancers.
The book reflects the major progress that has been achieved in the care of pregnant cancer patients in the recent years as important data have become available on patient management, and fetal safety in addition to valuable preclinical research on the impact of pregnancy on pharmacokinetics of anti-cancer agents. Edited and authored by worldwide leaders in the field, it will serve as a valuable resource not only for oncologists but also for obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, and pediatricians caring for pregnant cancer patients and their newborns.
Contents
Overview.- 1.Epidemiology of cancer in pregnancy.- 2.Staging workup in pregnant cancer patients.- 3.General concepts on surgical management of cancer during pregnancy.- 4.Role and consequences of radiotherapy in managing cancer during pregnancy.- 5.Pharmacokinetics of systemic anti-cancer therapies during pregnancy.- 6.Obstetrical care of a pregnant woman with cancer.- 7.Psychological and psychosocial care of a pregnant woman with cancer.- 8.Supportive care during pregnancy.- 10.Neonatal care and long-term consequences of in-utero exposure to systemic anticancer therapy.- Disease-specific chapters.- 11.Managing breast cancer during pregnancy.- 12.Managing melanoma during pregnancy.- 13.Managing cervical cancer during pregnancy.- 14.Managing ovarian tumors during pregnancy.- 14.Managing lymphoma during pregnancy.- 15.Managing leukemia during pregnancy.- 16.Managing thoracic cancers during pregnancy.
