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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
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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The prognosis and treatment options depend on:
whether the tumor is nonseminoma or seminoma
the size of the tumor and where it is in the body
whether the tumor has spread to other parts of the body
the way the tumor responds to initial treatment
whether the tumor has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back)
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