Most women can conceive after breast cancer treatment.

New research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) suggests that most younger women diagnosed with nonmetastatic breast cancer can successfully conceive after treatment. The study, which looked at data from over 1,200 women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40, found that 73% of those who attempted pregnancy became pregnant, and 65% delivered a live infant. Factors such as financial comfort and undergoing fertility preservation interventions at diagnosis were associated with higher rates of pregnancy and live birth. The findings highlight the need for increased accessibility to fertility preservation services for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer who are interested in future pregnancy. [Extracted from the article]

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