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

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

Different types of treatment are available for patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. Before starting treatment, patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. When clinical trials show that a new treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment.

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Clinical trials are taking place in many parts of the country. Information about ongoing clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Choosing the most appropriate cancer treatment is a decision that ideally involves the patient, family, and health care team.

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