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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: July 19, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis and treatment options depend on the following:
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The child's age and general health.
The stage of the cancer (whether it has spread to nearby areas, lymph nodes, or to other places in the body).
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Where the tumor first began to grow.
The type of germ cell tumor.
How well the tumor responds to treatment.
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Whether the child has gonadal dysgenesis.
Whether the tumor can be completely removed by surgery.
Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).
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The prognosis for childhood extracranial germ cell tumors, especially ovarian germ cell tumors, is good.
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