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Practice Point
Radiation therapy considerations – Pregnant women
In pregnant women with breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence, the multidisciplinary team should consider the risks and benefits of radiation therapy to the woman and the fetus, and these should be discussed with the woman.
How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.
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Radiation therapy considerations – Pregnant women
Practice Point
In pregnant women with breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence, the multidisciplinary team should consider the risks and benefits of radiation therapy to the woman and the fetus, and these should be discussed with the woman.
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
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Multidisciplinary care
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Communication
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process.
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Reproductive and sexual health
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