Radiation Therapy

Source: Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: November 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview for Childhood Extracranial GCTs

Testicular and mediastinal seminomas in males and ovarian dysgerminomas in females are sensitive to radiation, but radiation therapy is rarely recommended because of the known late effects.

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