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The leaflet also includes information for women who are expecting a child and have been diagnosed with breast cancer, or who have recovered from the disease and are thinking of having children.
Despite publishing the information, the RCOG has stressed that breast cancer during pregnancy is "rare".
Philippa Marsden, Chair of the RCOG Patient Information Committee, explained: "It is important to emphasise that breast cancer during pregnancy is rare, with 1.3–2.4 cases per 10,000 live births.
"Being diagnosed with breast cancer whilst pregnant can be extremely frightening. However, a specialist team including a consultant obstetrician, midwife and breast team will look after a woman throughout her pregnancy and ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby."
Cath Broderick, Chair of the RCOG Women's Network, added: "The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is improving all the time and we are now seeing more women than ever surviving the disease.
"Being pregnant does not seem to affect how successful treatment is. This patient information gives a lot of reassurance and advice for women in this situation."
(JP/MH)
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Pregnant Women Treated For Breast Cancer 'Have Healthy Babies'
A new information leaflet by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said that most pregnant women who are treated for breast cancer, or who become pregnant after treatment, will have a healthy pregnancy and baby.The leaflet also includes information for women who are expecting a child and have been diagnosed with breast cancer, or who have recovered from the disease and are thinking of having children.
Despite publishing the information, the RCOG has stressed that breast cancer during pregnancy is "rare".
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Philippa Marsden, Chair of the RCOG Patient Information Committee, explained: "It is important to emphasise that breast cancer during pregnancy is rare, with 1.3–2.4 cases per 10,000 live births.
"Being diagnosed with breast cancer whilst pregnant can be extremely frightening. However, a specialist team including a consultant obstetrician, midwife and breast team will look after a woman throughout her pregnancy and ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby."
Cath Broderick, Chair of the RCOG Women's Network, added: "The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is improving all the time and we are now seeing more women than ever surviving the disease.
"Being pregnant does not seem to affect how successful treatment is. This patient information gives a lot of reassurance and advice for women in this situation."
(JP/MH)
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