Lung cancer during pregnancy is rare in clinic. For those who repeatedly experience respiratory symptoms during pregnancy, imaging examinations should be performed promptly, and biopsies should be taken if necessary to obtain early diagnosis. Pregnancy with lung cancer carries high risk and has a poor overall prognosis. Platinum-based combination chemotherapy is safe in the second and third trimesters.
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