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9 In the literature, there are few cases of lung cancer during pregnancy described. 8 However, such an association is expected to rise due to delayed pregnancies as well as the increased cigarette consumption by women in developed countries. 7 Although lung cancer counts as one of the most common malignancies, it represents a rare tumour during gestation. 6 Tabaco use is, by far, the most important risk factor for lung cancer, being responsible for 70% of global lung cancer deaths. Worldwide, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality, with 2.1 million new lung cancer cases and 1.8 million deaths predicted in 2018. 4 The most frequently diagnosed cancers are those more commonly seen during the reproductive age of a woman, particularly breast cancer, cervical cancer, Hodgkin's disease, melanoma and leukemias. 3 Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in women aged 25–39 years. 1 The incidence is approximately 1 in 1000 pregnancies 2 and in Europe annually 3000–5000 patients are diagnosed with this condition. It is defined as the cancer diagnosed from the first day of childbearing to 1 year postpartum. Cancer treatment during pregnancy is a rare challenge.