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Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors Treatment

Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors

If your child has been diagnosed with an extracranial germ cell tumor—a cancerous or noncancerous growth that develops outside of the brain in a type of cell that normally becomes either sperm or egg—you can depend on the expert care provided at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM).

Our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to research and treatment ensures your child will receive the best care. We offer the most advanced treatments available, including clinical trials. We’re actively engaged in defining the next generation of treatment.

With exceptional physicians, nurses, specialists and support staff, our multidisciplinary and  collaborative approach to treatment ensures your child will receive the best care in a supportive  and nurturing environment.

When you want only the best for your child, turn to the caring specialists at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center at CHAM, who are passionate about ending cancer and addressing your child’s whole health needs.

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As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center supports the mission and guidelines of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The following information about types of cancer, prevention and treatments is provided by the NCI.