TREATMENT READING
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Ovarian germ cell tumor can recur (come back) after it has been treated.
Treatment Option Overview
Key Points
There are different types of treatment for patients with ovarian germ cell tumors.
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
Observation
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
High-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplant
New treatment options
Treatment for ovarian germ cell tumors 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.
Treatment of Stage I Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Treatment of Stage II Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Treatment of Stage III Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Treatment of Stage IV Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
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