This educational activity consists of recorded presentations from Women’s & Infants’ Health Symposium: Medical Management Today for Healthy Living Tomorrow held in Chicago, Illinois on May 12-13, 2011.
Cancer occurs in approximately one out of every 1,000 pregnancies according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Although cancer and pregnancy are not usually conditions that are associated with one another, treating a pregnant woman with cancer is a delicate balancing act that may raise potential conflicts between optimal maternal therapy and fetal well-being. Fertility is an extremely important issue related to long-term quality of life for cancer survivors. Concerns about fertility are common as patients undergo life-saving cancer treatments that may result in infertility. Thought must be given to whether patients’ fertility is likely to be impacted by their treatment. This discussion should ideally occur prior to the start of therapy when there may be time to preserve the patient’s future reproductive potential.

This speaker will explore the impact that pregnancy has on cancer, as well as the effects on both mother and fetus of the malignant-disease process and its treatments. The discipline of fertility preservation, including options, timing, and patient education will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Outline the effects of cancer on pregnancy including the effect of pregnancy on tumor spread and the effect of the tumor and anticancer therapy on the gestational state
2. Discuss cancer treatment planning, selection, and management during pregnancy to optimize the safety of the mother and fetus
3. Identify opportunities to address fertility preservation with patients and describe fertility preservation options

Faculty
David P. Cohen, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Chief, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

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This activity is sponsored by OptumHealth Education.

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