Unnes Journal of Public Health
Vol 11 No 1 (2022): Unnes Journal of Public Health

Management of COVID-19 Infection and Midwifery Care of a Woman with Breast Cancer - A Case Report

Aydın Doğan, Reyhan (Unknown)
Hancıoğlu Aytaç, Selma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2022

Abstract

Breast cancer is among the common cancer types in women, with an incidence of 1/3000 in pregnancy. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected society but also heightened the risk of patients with underlying conditions, especially cancer victims. The prolongation of the treatment period complicates the process that entangles breast cancer patients. In this case, the follow-up period of the patient diagnosed with breast cancer in the third trimester of their second pregnancy was discussed. The frequency of follow-up during the postpartum COVID-19 period significantly decreased, and therefore, recurrence was experienced. Consequently, it is pertinent to support cancer patients during disasters and pandemics to help keep their physical and mental health. The patients should be guided in their public health follow-ups and the frequency of examinations. Also, midwife-assisted care should be provided during these follow-ups.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ujph

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Subject

Public Health

Description

Unnes Journal of Public Health (UJPH) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health. ...