Early stage breast cancer
Treatment of early-stage breast cancer (stages I and II) may include the following:
- Modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer.
- Breast-conserving surgery followed by radiation therapy. In pregnant women, radiotherapy is deferred until the birth of the fetus.
- Modified radical surgery or breast-conserving surgery during pregnancy, followed by chemotherapy after the first trimester of pregnancy.
Advanced breast cancer
Treatment of advanced breast cancer (stages III and IV) may include the following:
- Radiotherapy.
- Chemotherapy.
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy cannot be given during the first 3 months of pregnancy.