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Research Think Tank Pregnancy

Research think tank on cancer and pregnancy.

The Research Think Tank (RTT) Pregnancy Work Group focused on unanswered questions relating to all aspects of breast cancer and pregnancy. These included breast cancer treatment during pregnancy, postpartum breast cancer and the safety of pregnancy after breast cancer.

The group was composed of advocates:

  • Courtney Preusse (chair)
  • Dr. Carole Baas
  • Diana Chingos
  • Dr. Julia Tiernan

As well as physicians/researchers:

  • Dr. Virginia Borges
  • Dr. VK Gadi
  • Dr. Susan Love
  • Dr. Jose Russo
  • Dr. Irma Russo
  • Dr. Melissa Troester

Research Priorities

Two of the 19 research priorities recommended by the RTT focused on pregnancy. Below we list the priority, indicate any progress made since the RTT and list any open trials of which we are aware related to or focusing on these research priorities.

Why does the risk of breast cancer increase during the postpartum period (up to a minimum of five years after giving birth)? Why are women with breast cancer diagnosed during this time period at higher risk of metastasis and death?

Progress made Work In Progress


Recent research updates:

A recent study found a possible mechanism by which postpartum breast cancer is more aggressive and likely to metastasize. Read More


Is pregnancy after breast cancer safe to the mother and child and does safety differ by tumor subtype? What is the optimal timing, particularly for women with ER+ disease who would otherwise undergo extended endocrine therapy?

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Recent research updates:

Research suggests that pregnancy after breast cancer is safe regardless of tumor subtype (see here), but confirmation is needed. Read More

Current research initiatives/studies:

POSITIVE Trial will capture data on pregnancy rates and outcomes on ER+ breast cancer, allowing women to take a “baby break” to go off of Tamoxifen, thus helping to determine the optimal timing for women on endocrine therapy. This study will also measure length of disease-free interval/relapse/recurrence.

Pregnancy and Cancer Registry collects information about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pregnant women. It also follows breast cancer survivors who have a child after cancer to assess the health of both the mother and child long-term.

Research think tank on breast cancer and pregnancy.

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If you believe we are missing a crucial piece of research or have not included a research study which should be here, please contact us!

Read about the work of the RTT Fertility Work Group.

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Research Think Tank Metastasis Work Group

The Research Think Tank (RTT) Metastasis Work Group focused on the unique issues and concerns of young women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Research Think Tank Quality of Life Work Group

Research Think Tank Quality of Life Work Group

The Research Think Tank (RTT) Quality of Life Work Group focused on unanswered questions about a young woman's life and side effects during and after breast cancer treatment.
Research Think Tank Risk Factors Work Group

Research Think Tank Risk Factors Work Group

The Research Think Tank (RTT) Risk Factors Work Group focused on unanswered questions about what increases the risk of young women developing breast cancer. These risk factors likely differ from what causes the disease in older women.
Research Think Tank Treatment Work Group

Research Think Tank Treatment Work Group

The Research Think Tank (RTT) Treatment Work Group focused on unanswered questions about the most optimal treatment of breast cancer in a young woman and how that treatment may differ from that given to an older woman.

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