Preterm births more common in mothers who are cancer survivors

(UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center) In a study published in the journal JAMA Oncology, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers report that women diagnosed and treated for cancer during their childbearing years more commonly gave birth prematurely, and to babies whose weights were below normal. Cancer survivors also had a slightly higher rate of cesarean section deliveries.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-03/ulcc-pbm032117.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 23, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news