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Patient perspective on cancer and pregnancy (Italian)

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Cancer and Pregnancy 2012
Published: 9 May 2012
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Silvia Formichetti - Breast Cancer Survivor

Silvia Formichetti describes her experience with the discovery of a tumour during pregnancy. In 2009, she was 6 months pregnant and waited until 7 months to deliver. She was operated on immediately thereafter and now undergoes normal follow up.

 

The interview was conducted in Italian.

 

The Cancer in Pregnancy meeting 2012 is endorsed by ESGO

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