Foetal radiation dose in radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Management of breast cancer during pregnancy is complicated by the high risks of abortion and foetal malformation from the use of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. A case of breast cancer during pregnancy, treated with radiotherapy, and the estimated foetal dose is reported.
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Pathology Department, Woden Valley Hospital, Woden, A.C.T.
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D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy