Abstract
Although a rare occurrence, cancer is sometimes diagnosed during or shortly after pregnancy. This article reviews two recent studies that specifically examine the psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy. Researchers have identified risk factors that may exacerbate women's anxiety, stress or distress during these co-occurring events. Nurses are in a unique position to support women dealing with a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy.
Keywords:
cancer; gestational breast cancer. pregnancy.
© 2013 AWHONN.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anxiety / diagnosis
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Anxiety / etiology
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Anxiety / psychology
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Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Breast Neoplasms / psychology
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Breast Neoplasms / therapy
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Conflict, Psychological
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Decision Making
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Depression / diagnosis
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Depression / etiology
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Evidence-Based Nursing
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Interviews as Topic
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Linear Models
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Mothers / psychology*
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Mothers / statistics & numerical data
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Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Neoplasms / psychology*
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Neoplasms / therapy
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Nurse's Role*
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis
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Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / psychology*
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Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / therapy
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Pregnancy Outcome / psychology
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Risk Factors
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Social Support*
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Stress, Psychological / diagnosis*
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Stress, Psychological / etiology
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Surveys and Questionnaires