Counselling pregnant women with cancer

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• 作者：Kanishka Karunaratne ; MBBS ; MS ; FRCOG (UK) ; FRCS (Ed) ; ^{nlkgkaru@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} (Senior Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist) ; Samanthi Premaratne ; MBBS ; MD ; MRCOG (Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist) ; Chintana Hapuachchige ; MBBS ; MD ; MRCOG (Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist) ; Himali Ihalagama ; MBBS ; MD ; MRCOG (Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist)
• 关键词：counselling ; foeto-maternal bonding ; surgery ; chemotherapy ; radiation ; prognosis
• 刊名：Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：May 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：33
• 期：Complete
• 页码：117-123
• 全文大小：212 K

文摘

Cancer during pregnancy represents a psychological and biological dilemma, as treatment should be directed to save two lives: the mother and the foetus. As a result of diagnosis and treatment, each patient will experience a range of practical, psychological and emotional challenges. Using a multidisciplinary approach, health professionals trained with communication skills can help reduce patient and family distress. It is essential that the obstetrician, oncologist and psychotherapist take leading roles. The patient and the family should be actively involved in the decision-making process. This will enhance confidence and support.