After GTD is diagnosed and staged, your medical team can recommend one or more treatment options. Choosing a treatment plan is an important decision, so be sure to take time and think about all of the choices.
No matter what type or stage of GTD a woman has, treatment is available. Your treatment choice depends on many factors. The location and the extent of the disease are very important. Other important factors include the type of GTD present, the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), duration of the disease, sites of metastasis if any, and the extent of prior treatment. In selecting a treatment plan, you and your medical team will also consider your age, general state of health, and personal preferences.
It is important to begin treatment as soon as possible after GTD has been detected. The main methods of treatment are surgery, chemotherapy, and less frequently radiation therapy. Sometimes the best approach uses a combination of 2 or more of these methods.
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