Prognosis of breast cancer during pregnancy: evidence for nursing care

Authors

  • Ana Fátima Carvalho Fernandes Universidade Federal do Ceará; Faculdade de Farmácia, Odontologia e Enfermagem
  • Míria Conceição Lavinas Santos Universidade Federal do Ceará; Faculdade de Farmácia, Odontologia e Enfermagem
  • Tiago Barreto de Castro e Silva Universidade de São Paulo; WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Cristina Maria Galvão Universidade de São Paulo; WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000600024

Keywords:

Breast Neoplasm, Pregnancy, Prognosis, Nursing

Abstract

This integrative review analyzed evidence available in the literature concerning the prognosis of breast cancer during pregnancy. The following databases were used for selecting studies: PubMed, CINAHL and LILACS. A total of 240 primary studies were identified; 13 papers were included in the integrative reviews sample after reading the titles and abstracts and according to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. There is evidence indicating that pregnancy does not worsen the evolution of breast cancer and a poor prognosis is related to late stage tumors. Among the gaps identified in the studied theme, the need for further studies addressing nursing care provided to pregnant women with breast cancer is highlighted in order to promote improved care in the context of health care.

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Published

2011-12-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 6 (2011)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Fernandes, A. F. C., Santos, M. C. L., Silva, T. B. de C. e, & Galvão, C. M. (2011). Prognosis of breast cancer during pregnancy: evidence for nursing care . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(6), 1453-1461. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000600024