In response to the complexity involved in treating leukemia during pregnancy, and the need to find the most efficient treatment possible without harming the fetus, this book offers essential guidelines for institutions and practitioners alike.

Pursuing a comprehensive approach, the book addresses a broad range of subjects, including: pregnancy and its characteristics; staging, pathology, morbidity and what to expect in each type of leukemia; chemotherapy for leukemia in pregnant women with complete trials; dose adjustment of chemotherapy for leukemia in pregnancy based on serum dosages; and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for this unique group of patients. In turn, subsequent chapters focus on protecting the fetus and neonatal management regarding chemotherapy for leukemia in pregnancy, including the treatment and risks for the fetus (for each type of leukemia), intrathecal therapy and its effects on the fetus; supportive drugs, antibiotics and antifungals for pregnant patients during chemotherapy, including intervention and dose adjustments; palliative care for women with leukemia in pregnancy; breastfeeding during treatment for leukemia; pharmacological aspects of supplements, vitamins and nutrition in pregnancy during leukemia treatment; and more.

Combining contributions from highly qualified hematology professionals, who have pooled their knowledge to address the treatment of virtually every aspect of leukemia in pregnancy, the book is aimed at a complete pharmacological treatment, including guidelines and trials. It is a must-have not only for institutions providing care for hematology patients, but also for residency programs, research institutions, and professionals in areas that involve leukemia treatment for pregnant women - e.g. hematology, neonatology, obstetrics clinics, intensive medicine and critical care units.

Carolina Witchmichen Penteado Schmidt

Author of the Springer books 'Pediatric Oncologic Pharmacy-A Complete Guide to Practice' (2019), 'Chemotherapy in Neonates and Infants-Pharmacological Oncology for Children Under 1 Year Old' (2018) and 'Drug Therapy and Interactions in Pediatric Oncology-A Pocket Guide' (2017). Pediatric Oncology Pharmacist with extensive experience in chemotherapy for children. Oncological Hospital Pharmacy specialist with an MBA in Planning and Business Management. Substantial experience at hospitals and clinics, with pharmacy, drug interactions, pediatrics, oncology, hematology, stem cell transplantation, neonatology, intensive health care and infectology. Academic experience in pharmacy, pediatrics, oncology and hematology; teaching for specialists including pharmacists, physicians and nurses. Author of numerous children's books about cancer, under the pen name Carola Schmidt, such as Chubby's Tale-The true story of a teddy bear who beat cancer, and Bald is Beautiful-A letter for a fabulous girl.

 

Kaléu Mormino Otoni

Oncology Pharmacist with experience at major centers of excellence for cancer treatment, e.g. the AC Camargo Cancer Center and Nove de Julho Hospital. He was Regional Representative of the Brazilian Society of Pharmacists in Oncology (SOBRAFO) for the State of São Paulo (2018 - 2019). Specialist in Oncology Hospital Pharmacy at AC Camargo Cancer Center and has an MBA in Health Management from the University of São Paulo (USP). Experience in chemotherapy manipulation, clinical oncology pharmacy, pediatric oncology and hematology, adult oncohematology, and oncology at the intensive care unit. He currently works as an Oncologist Pharmacist at Pronutrir clinic in Ceará/Brazil and Professor for graduate courses in Oncology Pharmacy; also offers training for hospital health professionals. Coauthor of the chapter Drug Interactions in Oncohematology and SCT (Interações Medicamentosas em Onco-Hematologia e TMO) in the book 'Hospital Gastronomy in Cancer and BMT' (Gastronomia Hospitalar no Câncer e TMO, Celso Massumoto); and Peer Reviewer for oncology publications.