Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer: An Australian Perspective.

Abstract

Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is a relatively rare diagnosis, but with advancing maternal age at pregnancy, it is likely the number of cases will increase. The diagnosis and management of PABC is complex due to the need to balance the risk of optimal treatment of the mother with the potential fetal risks posed by prematurity and exposure to cancer treatment. In this article, we summarize the latest evidence for the diagnosis and surgical care of women with PABC within an Australasian context.