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Source: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 25, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with gestational trophoblastic disease.

Three types of standard treatment are used:

Three types of standard treatment are used:

Surgery

Three types of standard treatment are used:

Chemotherapy

Three types of standard treatment are used:

Radiation therapy

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

Treatment for gestational trophoblastic disease may cause side effects.

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

Follow-up tests may be needed.

Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice