Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition

As a first-year student I had the privilege of supporting a woman who was undergoing treatment for pregnancy-associated breast cancer. While the incidence is rare, it is disproportionately found at an advanced stage. This is largely because the physiological changes of pregnancy can easily mask the signs and symptoms of cancer, making it difficult for both the woman and the clinician to distinguish between what is physiological and what is concerning. "The comprehensive midwifery programme at...