Breast cancer in IVF/ ICSI patient
The 37 year old patient when being prepared for IVF , casually complained about a breast lump .she was coming for a second attempt after failed ICSI from a different country
After examination, we strongly suggested a surgical biopsy , which later confirmed a breast cancer.She had mastectomy last week and is recovering.
She is very lucky that timely intervention saved her life .If I had proceeded with IVF it would have most probably resulted in pregnancy, and lives of both baby and mother would have been at risk .I had to force them to go to a surgeon , as they were reluctant , because of the limited time they had for IVF.
It is very important for any breast lump to be investigated.The women who have not given birth or done breast feeding are more at risk.There is also risk related to intake of estrogen and should be administered judiciously..
Dr anita mani
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