Breast cancer and pregnancy: BRCA mutation carriers can have children safely

It is possible and safe to become a mother after being diagnosed with breast cancer caused by BRCA gene mutations. This is according to a study recently published in the prestigious medical journal JAMA and presented at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the most important international breast cancer congress. The results show that women with BRCA gene mutations who have had breast cancer can safely become pregnant. 

The study, coordinated by Matteo Lambertini of the University of Genoa, involved several centres around the world, including the IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Foundation in Monza.