How do you counsel young women who want to become pregnant after breast radiotherapy?  

A 40 year old patient receiving post-op RT for  breast cancer asked me if there is any risk for her becoming pregnant after completing RT. Eric Hall's radiobiology text indicates a very low risk of deleterious mutations but suggests a "prudent and conservative approach" of recommending delay of conception for at least 6 months to a year after a "significant" radiation exposure. Any update on recommendations for my patient, where the gonadal exposure is very low?



Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
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Radiation Oncologist at Berkshire Medical Center
Ok, thanks. So just to be clear, if the patient is...
Radiation Oncologist at Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
If the patient is not on tamoxifen, then 6-12 mont...
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