Treatment option overview How gestational trophoblastic tumor is treated There are treatments for all patients with gestational trophoblastic tumor. The walls of the uterus are then scraped gently to remove any material that may remain in the uterus. This is used only for molar pregnancies. Hysterectomy is an operation to take out the uterus. The ovaries usually are not removed in the treatment of this disease.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
It may be taken by pill or put into the body by a needle in a vein or muscle. It is called a systemic treatment because the drugs enter the bloodstream, travel through the body, and can kill cancer cells outside the uterus. Chemotherapy may be given before or after surgery or alone. Treatment by stage Treatment of gestational trophoblastic tumor depends on the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and overall condition. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered.