Breast Cancer and Pregnancy: A Review

Frederic Ivan L. Ting; Norman F. Cabaya; Bobby Gde Guzman

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Breast Cancer and Pregnancy: A Review

Frederic Ivan L. Ting^1,, Norman F. Cabaya², Bobby Gde Guzman³

1Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

2Department of Internal Medicine, Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

3Department of Internal Medicine, Premiere Medical Center, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Address for correspondence Frederic Ivan L. Ting, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital BS Aquino Drive, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100, Philippines. flting@rivermedcenter.net

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Abstract

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly encountered types of malignancy during pregnancy. Here, we review the most recent data with regards to this special patient population. Current evidence shows that it is appropriate for oncologists to treat these patients carefully with a coordinated multidisciplinary approach.

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Breast Cancer and Pregnancy

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly encountered types of malignancy during pregnancy.^1,2 In fact, up to 4% of all breast cancers occur during this period.^3,4 This presents a unique scenario to both the patient and the physician since the patient faces the fear of how the cancer can affect her own personal survival and that of the fetus. The managing oncologist may have limited experience in managing these patients due to their rarity. Furthermore, the holistic management of the pregnant patient with breast cancer also involves ethical and moral constructs.⁵

Historically, physicians believed that breast cancer in pregnant patients were more aggressive, convincing some to forgo the treatment of these patients.^6,7 As we learned about the relationship and the role of the estrogen receptors in breast cancer, physicians considered pregnant patients with breast cancer to have a poor prognosis, leading to the concept of therapeutic abortion to augment survival.^6,8,9 Adding to its poor prognoses is the fact that majority are often axillary lymph node positive, with larger primary tumor size. Histologically, these tumors are often poorly differentiated, hormone receptor (HR) negative, and approximately 30% are human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)positive.^10,11

Previous reports on outcomes for these patients show mixed results as some have reported poor prognoses, while others are more encouraging.^12,13,14,15 Here we review the most recent data with regard to this special patient population.

Assessment

Women presenting with a breast lump during pregnancy should be properly evaluated by a breast specialty team and appropriate diagnostic tests should be done.¹⁴ Mammogram of the breast maybe done safely with shielding and is reported to have an accuracy of >80%.¹⁶ Ultrasound can also be used to assess the breast and regional lymph nodes, and to guide biopsy. Core needle biopsy is the preferred technique since it facilitates histologic confirmation and provides adequate tissue for HR and HER2 analyses.

The staging should be tailored to minimize fetal exposure to radiation. Bone scanning and pelvic X-ray or computed tomography are not recommended because of the possible effects of irradiation on the fetus.¹⁴

Assessment of pregnancy should include maternal fetal medicine consults and review of maternal risks and comorbidities. Documentation of fetal growth and development by ultrasound is a must. These patients should also be counseled regarding their disease, treatment options including their risks, and fertility-preservation opportunities.

Treatment of Breast Cancer during Pregnancy

The most common surgical procedure has been modified radical mastectomy. However, breast-conserving surgery is also possible if radiation therapy can be delayed to the postpartum period since there is growing evidence that breast-conserving therapy does not negatively impact survival.^17,18 A review of the absolute and relative contraindications to sentinel node biopsy concluded that it should not be offered to pregnant patients with less than 30 weeks of gestation due to concerns of fetal exposure to radioactive material.¹⁹

The indications for systemic chemotherapy in the pregnant patient are similar to the nonpregnant breast cancer patients except that chemotherapy should not be given during the first trimester since this period has the greatest risk of fetal malformation.^20,21,22 The risks of fetal malformation in the second and third trimesters are approximately 1.3%, which is a rate similar to fetuses not exposed to chemotherapy.²³ Fetal monitoring prior to each chemotherapy cycle is recommended. It is important to note that chemotherapy should not be given after the 35th week of pregnancy or within 3 weeks of planned delivery to avoid hematologic complications. One prospective study showed that 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide (FAC) chemotherapy is relatively safe to be given during the second and third trimesters.²¹ Data are limited regarding the use of taxanes during pregnancy,^24,25,26,27 but weekly paclitaxel is recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network should the physician decide to use it. Trastuzumab, endocrine, and radiation therapy are contraindicated during pregnancy due to concerns on their effects on the fetus such as oligohydamnrios or anhydamnrios, and renal failure.^{28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43}

During the postpartum period, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London, United Kingdom) recommends that women should not breastfeed when taking trastuzumab or tamoxifen, because it is unknown whether these drugs are transmitted in breast milk.

Recommendations from different international organizations are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Recommendations from international organizations on the management of breast cancer in pregnant patients

Management option	Society	Clinical recommendations
Diagnosis	NCCN	Referral to a breast specialty team Mammogram with shielding Ultrasound of breast and axillary lymph nodes Biopsy: core needle (preferred), fine needle aspiration is an option If clinically indicated: o Chest X-ray with shielding o Liver and renal function assessment o Ultrasound of the liver o Screening MRI of thoracic and lumbar spine WITHOUT contrast
	RCOG	Bone scanning and pelvic X-ray/CT scans are NOT recommended
	ESMO	Should be limited to those associated with the lowest exposure to ionizing radiation AVOID: Abdominal plain filmso Isotope scans o CT scans SAFE: o Chest X-ray with shield o Abdominal ultrasound
Local therapy	NCCN/ESMO	Modified radical mastectomy Breast conservation therapy possible if radiation therapy can be delayed to postpartum period Sentinel lymph node biopsy contraindicated to pregnant women under 30 weeks gestation
Systemic therapy	NCCN	Indications similar to nonpregnant patient Should NOT be given during the first trimester Chemo regimens: o Anthracycline and alkylating agents o FAC regimen—safe according to a prospective trial o Weekly paclitaxel—recommended taxane regimen although data is limited
Systemic therapy	NCCN/ESMO/RCOG	Contraindicated: o Chemo during the first trimester o Chemo after 35 weeks o Trastuzumab o Endocrine treatment o Radiation treatment

Abbreviations: ESMO, European Society of Medical Oncology; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network; RCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Prognosis of Breast Cancer during and after Pregnancy

A large series that investigated the prognosis of pregnant breast cancer patients concluded that there were no observed differences in disease-free or overall survival on the basis of pregnancy at the time of diagnosis.¹⁴ This study, which involved a total of 311 patients, confirmed that pregnancy was not a factor in recurrence risk or risk of death for the pregnant patients examined.

Another study involving 333 pregnant patients also reported no differences in disease-free survival for pregnant or nonpregnant patients and an improved survival for those who became pregnant after successful breast cancer treatment. Hormone receptor status was found to have no influence on the relapse-free survival of the cohort.¹³

These reports provide convincing evidence that pregnancy does not have an impact on breast cancer. With a multidisciplinary approach the cancer can be treated, the pregnancy can be successful, and the outcome for both the mother and the neonate can be expected to be favorable.⁵

For the young patients with breast cancer who have not yet completed their desired family size, there is evidence showing that subsequent childbearing after treatment is unlikely to increase the risk of mortality.¹⁵

Conclusion

In lieu of level 1 evidence to address the management of breast cancer in pregnant patients due to the scarcity of data, it is appropriate for oncologists to treat these patients carefully with a coordinated multidisciplinary approach.

Conflict of Interest

None declared.

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Assessment

Treatment of Breast Cancer during Pregnancy

Prognosis of Breast Cancer during and after Pregnancy

Conclusion

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[1] Smith L H, Danielsen B, Allen M E, Cress R. Cancer associated with obstetric delivery: results of linkage with the California cancer registry. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003;189(04):1128-1135.
[Google Scholar]

[2] Van Calsteren K, Heyns L, De Smet F. Cancer during pregnancy: an analysis of 215 patients emphasizing the obstetrical and the neonatal outcomes. J Clin Oncol. 2010;28(04):683-689.
[Google Scholar]

[3] Wallack M K, Wolf JA J r, Bedwinek J. Gestational carcinoma of the female breast. Curr Probl Cancer. 1983;7(09):1-58.
[Google Scholar]

[4] Lethaby A E, O’Neill M A, Mason B H, Holdaway I M, Harvey V J. Overall survival from breast cancer in women pregnant or lactating at or after diagnosis. Auckland Breast Cancer Study Group. Int J Cancer. 1996;67(06):751-755.
[Google Scholar]

[5] Theriault R L, Litton J K. Pregnancy during or after breast cancer diagnosis: what do we know and what do we need to know. J Clin Oncol. 2013;31(20):2521-2522. ?
[Google Scholar]

[6] Cheesman W S. Influence of pregnancy on cancer of the breast. Ann Surg. 1907;46(03):487-488.
[Google Scholar]

[7] Haagensen C D, Stout A P. Carcinoma of the breast: II. Criteria of operability. Ann Surg. 1943;118(05):859-870.
[Google Scholar]

[8] Jensen E V, Desombre E R, Kawashima T, Suzuki T, Kyser K, Jungblut P W. Estrogen-binding substances of target tissues. Science. 1967;158:529-530. (3800)
[Google Scholar]

[9] McGuire W L. Steroid hormone receptors and disease: breast cancer. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1979;162(01):22-25.
[Google Scholar]

[10] Loibl S, Han S N, von Minckwitz G. Treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy: an observational study. Lancet Oncol. 2012;13(09):887-896.
[Google Scholar]

[11] Azim H A Jr, Santoro L, Russell-Edu W, Pentheroudakis G, Pavlidis N, Peccatori F A. Prognosis of pregnancy-associated breast cancer: a meta-analysis of 30 studies. Cancer Treat Rev. 2012;38(07):834-842.
[Google Scholar]

[12] Amant F, von Minckwitz G, Han S N. Prognosis of women with primary breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy: results from an international collaborative study. J Clin Oncol. 2013;31(20):2532-2539.
[Google Scholar]

[13] Mueller B A, Simon M S, Deapen D, Kamineni A, Malone K E, Daling J R. Childbearing and survival after breast carcinoma in young women. Cancer. 2003;98(06):1131-1140.
[Google Scholar]

[14] Gwyn K, Theriault R. Breast cancer during pregnancy. Oncology (Williston Park). 2001;15(01):39-46, discussion 46, 49–51.
[Google Scholar]

[15] Middleton L P, Amin M, Gwyn K, Theriault R, Sahin A. Breast carcinoma in pregnant women: assessment of clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical features. Cancer. 2003;98(05):1055-1060.
[Google Scholar]

[16] Davies M C, Jones A L. Pregnancy and Breast Cancer. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Green-top Guideline. 2011. London, United Kingdom: Royal College of Obstreticians and Gynaecologists 2011:1-15.
[Google Scholar]

[17] Yang W T, Dryden M J, Gwyn K, Whitman G J, Theriault R. Imaging of breast cancer diagnosed and treated with chemotherapy during pregnancy. Radiology. 2006;239(01):52-60.
[Google Scholar]

[18] Kuerer H M, Gwyn K, Ames F C, Theriault R L. Conservative surgery and chemotherapy for breast carcinoma during pregnancy. Surgery. 2002;131(01):108-110.
[Google Scholar]

[19] Annane K, Bellocq J P, Brettes J P, Mathelin C. Infiltrative breast cancer during pregnancy and conservative surgery. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2005;20(05):442-444.
[Google Scholar]

[20] Filippakis G M, Zografos G. Contraindications of sentinel lymph node biopsy: are there any really? World J Surg Oncol. 2007;5:10.
[Google Scholar]

[21] Germann N, Goffinet F, Goldwasser F. Anthracyclines during pregnancy: embryo-fetal outcome in 160 patients. Ann Oncol. 2004;15(01):146-150.
[Google Scholar]

[22] Johnson P H, Gwyn K, Gordon N. The treatment of pregnant women with breast cancer and the outcomes of the children exposed to chemotherapy in utero. J Clin Oncol. 2005;23(16):Abstract 540.
[Google Scholar]

[23] Doll D C, Ringenberg Q S, Yarbro J W. Antineoplastic agents and pregnancy. Semin Oncol. 1989;16(05):337-346.
[Google Scholar]

[24] Ebert U, Löffler H, Kirch W. Cytotoxic therapy and pregnancy. Pharmacol Ther. 1997;74(02):207-220.
[Google Scholar]

[25] Bader A A, Schlembach D, Tamussino K F, Pristauz G, Petru E. Anhydramnios associated with administration of trastuzumab and paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer during pregnancy. Lancet Oncol. 2007;8(01):79-81.
[Google Scholar]

[26] Fanale M A, Uyei A R, Theriault R L, Adam K, Thompson R A. Treatment of metastatic breast cancer with trastuzumab and vinorelbine during pregnancy. Clin Breast Cancer. 2005;6(04):354-356.
[Google Scholar]

[27] Pant S, Landon M B, Blumenfeld M, Farrar W, Shapiro C L. Treatment of breast cancer with trastuzumab during pregnancy. J Clin Oncol. 2008;26(09):1567-1569.
[Google Scholar]

[28] Sekar R, Stone P R. Trastuzumab use for metastatic breast cancer in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2007;110:507-510. (2 Pt 2)
[Google Scholar]

[29] Shrim A, Garcia-Bournissen F, Maxwell C, Farine D, Koren G. Favorable pregnancy outcome following Trastuzumab (Herceptin) use during pregnancy—case report and updated literature review. Reprod Toxicol. 2007;23(04):611-613.
[Google Scholar]

[30] Waterston A M, Graham J. Effect of adjuvant trastuzumab on pregnancy. J Clin Oncol. 2006;24(02):321-322.
[Google Scholar]

[31] Watson W J. Herceptin (trastuzumab) therapy during pregnancy: association with reversible anhydramnios. Obstet Gynecol. 2005;105(03):642-643.
[Google Scholar]

[32] Witzel I D, Müller V, Harps E, Janicke F, Dewit M. Trastuzumab in pregnancy associated with poor fetal outcome. Ann Oncol. 2008;19(01):191-192.
[Google Scholar]

[33] Gainford M C, Clemons M. Breast cancer in pregnancy: are taxanes safe? Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2006;18(02):159.
[Google Scholar]

[34] García-Manero M, Royo M P, Espinos J, Pina L, Alcazar J L, López G. Pregnancy associated breast cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2009;35(02):215-218.
[Google Scholar]

[35] Gonzalez-Angulo A M, Walters R S, Carpenter R J Jr. Paclitaxel chemotherapy in a pregnant patient with bilateral breast cancer. Clin Breast Cancer. 2004;5(04):317-319.
[Google Scholar]

[36] Mir O, Berveiller P, Ropert S. Emerging therapeutic options for breast cancer chemotherapy during pregnancy. Ann Oncol. 2008;19(04):607-613.
[Google Scholar]

[37] Navrozoglou I, Vrekoussis T, Kontostolis E. Breast cancer during pregnancy: a mini-review. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2008;34(08):837-843.
[Google Scholar]

[38] Molckovsky A, Madarnas Y. Breast cancer in pregnancy: a literature review. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2008;108(03):333-338.
[Google Scholar]

[39] van Nes J G, van de Velde C J. The preferred treatment for young women with breast cancer—mastectomy versus breast conservation. Breast. 2006;15(02):S3-S10.
[Google Scholar]

[40] Theriault R, Hahn K. Management of breast cancer in pregnancy. Curr Oncol Rep. 2007;9(01):17-21.
[Google Scholar]

[41] Lenhard M S, Bauerfeind I, Untch M. Breast cancer and pregnancy: challenges of chemotherapy. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2008;67(03):196-203.
[Google Scholar]

[42] Roche N. Follow-up after treatment for breast cancer in young women. Breast. 2006;15(02):S71-S75.
[Google Scholar]

[43] Liberman L, Giess C S, Dershaw D D, Deutch B M, Petrek J A. Imaging of pregnancy-associated breast cancer. Radiology. 1994;191(01):245-248.
[Google Scholar]

[44] Keyser E A, Staat B C, Fausett M B, Shields A D. Pregnancy-associated breast cancer. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2012;5(02):94-99.
[Google Scholar]

Breast Cancer and Pregnancy: A Review

Abstract

Keywords

breast cancer

pregnancy

review

Breast Cancer and Pregnancy

Assessment

Treatment of Breast Cancer during Pregnancy

Prognosis of Breast Cancer during and after Pregnancy

Conclusion

Conflict of Interest

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