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13 Treatments for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

8

Tests

2	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

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A common system used in U.S. cancer centers to describe the extent (stage) of GTT classifies patients into different prognostic groups. These groups include: Nonmetastatic disease: Cancer cells have not invaded tissues outside of the uterus. Cancer found in the muscle ...[read article]

Tests for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

1. Pelvic Ultrasound Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure where harmless, high-frequency sound waves are projected into the abdomen. These waves reflect off of the internal structures and c... More
2. Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (BHCG) Titer The quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) blood test measures the level of hCG hormone present in a blood sample. HCG is a hormone that is produced during... More
3. Pelvic Exam A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual h... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
6. Chest X-Ray An X-ray is an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of the organs, tissues, and bones of the body. When focused on the chest, it ca... More
7. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
8. Transvaginal Ultrasound Ultrasound tests use high-frequency sound waves to allow doctors to see your internal organs. The sound waves bounce off your organs, creating images of their struc... More
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Medical Procedures for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

1. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy meant to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. It is usually used for cancer, as cancer cells grow ... More
2. Vacuum Curettage
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Surgical Procedures for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

1. Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. The uterus is also known as the womb. The uterus is located in the abdomen and is where a fe... More
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Prescribed Medications for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

1. dactinomycin(Cosmegen ) DACTINOMYCIN (dak ti noe MYE sin) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat many kinds of cancer like Wilms' tumor, some sarcomas, and placental and testicul... More
2. methotrexate(Trexall , Rheumatrex Dose Pack) METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stoma... More
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