Ovarian Germ Cell Cancer

Prognosis for Ovarian Germ Cell Cancer

• The type of cancer
• The size of the tumor
• The way the cancer cells look under a microscope
• The patient's general health
• The stage of cancer (whether it affects part of the ovary, involves the whole ovary, or has spread to other places in the body).

Summary

• Ovarian germ cell cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the germ (egg) cells of the ovary

• Possible signs of ovarian germ cell cancer are swelling of the abdomen or vaginal bleeding after menopause

• Tests that examine the ovaries, pelvic area, blood, and ovarian tissue are used to detect this type of cancer

• Certain factors affect the prognosis and treatment options for ovarian germ cell cancer.