Effects of cancer on the fetus Breast cancer does not appear to damage the fetus since breast cancer cells do not seem to be transferred to the fetus from the mother Effect of pregnancy in patients who have previously had breast cancer Pregnancy does not seem to effect the survival of women who have had breast cancer in the past, and the fetus does not seem to be affected, either. Some doctors recommend that a woman should wait two years before trying to have a baby, so that any early return of the cancer would be detected, which may affect the woman's decision to be a parent. The risks of pregnancy after a woman has received bone marrow transplantation and high-dose chemotherapy with or without total body irradiation are unknown, but may result in early labor and low birth weight. Get Your Medifocus Medguide Research Your Illness Visit our Medcenter and get your Medifocus Guide , trustworthy medical information specifically about your health condition. Bookstore Visit our Breast Cancer Bookstore and find books on the latest treatments and remedies for your illness.
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