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Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors

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For patients · General Information About Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

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Treatment Option Overview

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Key Points

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There are different types of treatment for patients with extragonadal germ cell tumors.

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The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Surgery

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New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant

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Treatment for extragonadal germ cell tumors may cause side effects.

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Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Benign Teratoma

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Treatment of Seminoma

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Treatment of Nonseminoma

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Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors

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