Emirati Woman with Stage Four Breast Cancer Delivers Healthy Child in World’s First Case
An Emirati woman diagnosed with stage four breast cancer has given birth to a healthy child, making medical history. The woman underwent cancer treatment in the UAE while pregnant and is now cancer-free. Professor Humaid Al Shamsi, president of the Emirates Oncology Society, described the case as a “medical and scientific miracle.” This groundbreaking news coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Professor Humaid, who holds positions at Burjeel Medical Holdings and Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, presented the case at an oncology conference in Spain. In a tweet, he expressed gratitude for the support of the country’s leadership and expressed well wishes for the health of the patient and her child.
The case, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Cureus, involved the collaboration of multiple medical teams in the fields of oncology, maternal-fetal care, psychiatry, and psychology. The patient, a 34-year-old woman, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in September 2015. Throughout her cancer treatment, she maintained an intrauterine device (IUD).
In December 2022, she decided to remove the IUD and became pregnant without consulting her oncology team. Due to potential complications, she was advised to consider terminating the pregnancy. However, she chose to continue with the pregnancy, fully aware of the risks to both her and the fetus. Despite being referred for a psychological assessment, she declined.
Her medical team discontinued all treatment and closely monitored her until she delivered a healthy baby boy at 38 weeks of gestation in August 2023. The patient experienced no complications during pregnancy or delivery. In September, she was advised to resume cancer therapy, but she chose to wait for three months in order to breastfeed her child.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer globally and in the UAE. It is estimated that one in every thousand pregnant women may develop breast cancer. Pregnancy during stage four cancer is extremely rare. However, although this case yielded a positive outcome, the medical team does not recommend pregnancy and delivery for stage four cancer patients. The use of effective contraception during cancer treatment is advised to avoid such situations.
This groundbreaking case highlights the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer and the potential risks associated with pregnancy. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to improve cancer treatment and support for patients worldwide.
(Note: This article is purely fictional and does not represent any real-life events or individuals)
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