Teratoma (patient information)

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How do I know if I have teratoma and what are the symptoms of teratoma?

Early teratoma does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Limited ability to tolerate exercise
• Shortness of breath

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for teratoma?

The cause of teratoma is not clear.

Treatment options

Patients with teratoma have many treatment options. The selection depends on the stage of the tumor. The options are surgery and chemotherapy, or a combination of these methods. Before treatment starts, ask your health care team about possible side effects and how treatment may change your normal activities. Because cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. Side effect may not be the same for each person, and they may change from one treatment session to the next.

• Surgery: If the teratoma has not spread and the patient's general health is available, the surgery may be recommened.
• Chemotherapy: The treatment is to use drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Usual used drugs are cisplatin, etoposide, and bleomycin.

Where to find medical care for teratoma?

Directions to Hospitals Treating teratoma

Prevention of teratoma

Because the cause is not clear, the preventive measure is unknown.

What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?

The prognosis of teratoma depends on the following:

• Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery.
• The size and location of the tumor
• The patient’s general health

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