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Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors
Source: Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 19, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment of extragonadal germ cell tumors that are recurrent (come back after being treated) or refractory (do not get better during treatment) may include:
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chemotherapy
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a clinical trial of high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant
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Learn more about these treatments in the Treatment Option Overview.
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Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
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