This study looked at ninety-six women who had lung cancer while pregnant. Most were diagnosed with advanced disease, and smoking was linked to worse outcomes. About sixty percent had genetic changes that could be treated with specific medicines.
Treatment plans varied a lot. Some mothers got chemotherapy during pregnancy, usually starting around the twenty-second week. Others waited until after giving birth to start these powerful medicines. Doctors also performed surgeries when needed to remove the tumor.
Most mothers and babies did well. About seventy-two percent of pregnancies ended with a live birth. However, nearly twenty-six percent of babies were born too early. Advanced cancer in the mother was linked to worse results for the baby.
Experts say doctors must work together to manage these cases. Using molecular tests to find the right drug is very important. More data is needed to guide future care for these families.