SMFM Podcast: Cancer and Pregnancy

In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Amy Valent is joined by Drs. Clarissa Bonanno and Elyce Cardonick, two of the authors of the SMFM Consult Series on Cancer and Pregnancy. Together, they discuss the complex and evolving landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy. Topics include treatment options that align with standard care, the role of multidisciplinary collaboration, long-term outcomes for children exposed to chemotherapy in utero, counseling strategies, and the importance of individualized care. They also share helpful resources for both clinicians and patients navigating this rare but challenging situation. 

Additional resources 

• For patients:
  • Cancer and Pregnancy Register: www.cancerandpregnancy.com Email: cancerandpregnancy@cooperheath.edu
  • HOPE for TWO (800) 743-4471 – A pregnant women with cancer will be matched to someone who had the same cancer in pregnancy and delivered their child.

• For oncologists and healthcare providers:
  • ABCIP (Advisory Board on Cancer, Infertility, and Pregnancy): provides a platform where physicians from all over the world can request recommendations regarding the medical care of pregnant women diagnosed with cancer or regarding fertility preservation.   

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