Modern Aspects of the Risk of Breast Cancer in Pregnant Women

Abstract

The problem of pregnancy-associated breast cancer is becoming increasingly important for oncologists and obstetricians-gynecologists. Characteristic during pregnancy, increased metabolic processes, intense cell proliferation, and enhanced angiogenesis contribute to the progression of the tumor process. The combination of such indicators as young age and immunosuppressive state during pregnancy suggests that breast cancer during pregnancy is a more serious condition than breast cancer outside pregnancy. This article provides information on current aspects of breast cancer risk in pregnant women.