Cancer Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Treatment options:
A
- chemo starts from 2nd trimester to 3rd
-radiation usually isn’t given during pregnancy
-some surges can happen during pregnancy
2
Q
What is gestation tional trophoblastic disease (GTD)
A
-can affect women antenatal or postnatal
-disease of trophoblastic cells
3
Q
What is a molar pregnancy?
A
-pre cancerous condition which can turn into a GTN
4
Q
Psychosocial impact of GTD:
A
-pregnancy loss
-delaying pregnancy/ infertility
-cancer
5
Q
What is gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN)
A
An invasive mole
