title: Psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy.
abstract: Although a rare occurrence, cancer is sometimes diagnosed during or shortly after pregnancy. This article reviews two recent studies that specifically examine the psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy. Researchers have identified risk factors that may exacerbate women's anxiety, stress or distress during these co-occurring events. Nurses are in a unique position to support women dealing with a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy.
authors.forename: Paige
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003657:Decision Making; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016014:Linear Models; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: cancer; gestational breast cancer. pregnancy