Cervical Cancer Treatment during Pregnancy

Source: Cervical Cancer Treatment during Pregnancy, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: December 16, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Cervical cancer during pregnancy is rare. When it occurs, the cancer is usually found early and confined to the cervix, and it may not need to be treated immediately. But sometimes the cancer is fast-growing or found at a later stage and needs immediate treatment. Before treatment begins, it is important to discuss the benefits and risks of all your treatment options, including how treatment could affect you, your pregnancy, and your future fertility. Your cancer care team will consider your personal wishes when helping you decide the best treatment.

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Typically, treatment depends on your trimester of pregnancy.

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Treatment of slow-growing stage I cervical cancer in the first trimester →Treatment of fast-growing or advanced stage cervical cancer in the first trimester →Treatment of stage I cervical cancer in the second or third trimester →Treatment of stage II, III, or IV cervical cancer in the second or third trimester →

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