What are the potential occupational health risks for healthcare workers in chemotherapy units who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant?
Abstract
Pregnant healthcare workers in chemotherapy units face potential risks from exposure to cytotoxic drugs, radiation, and chemicals, with possible adverse reproductive outcomes. While the evidence suggests associations, there remains a need for more robust data to fully understand these risks.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN