•A young woman diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer whilst pregnant is a clinical dilemma.•The maternal risks need to be balanced against the risks to the foetus.•Radical vaginal trachelectomy has a potential role as treatment with a favourable outcome for mother and baby.

Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervix uteri. It is routinely screened by Papanicolaou’s (Pap) smear and human papilloma virus (HPV) is considered as one of its etiological agents. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in reproductive age and its diagnosis is increasing in young age as a result of effective and widespread screening progra...

Introduction Women who have undergone radical trachelectomy as a fertility-sparing treatment for early-stage cervical cancer may be at higher risk retained tissues after early-term miscarriage due to cerclage or necrosis. Dilatation and curettage aspiration present additional risks in these women. The aim of this study was assess the efficacy expectant management early pregnancy trachelectomy. ...

BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, many of who are still within their reproductive lifespan. Advances in screening and treatment have increased the 5-year survival for early stage disease to over 90 % in developed countries. The focus is now shifting to reducing morbidity and improving fertility outcomes for cervical cancer patients. Radical trach...