Life after germ cell cancer treatment side effects study
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at long-term health problems and quality of life in people who survived germ cell tumors after strong chemotherapy with a stem cell transplant or other standard treatments. It may help doctors understand which late side effects are most common and how to better support survivors.
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Who can take part
- You were diagnosed with a germ cell tumor at age 18 or older
- You were treated at Gustave Roussy between 1990 and 2015
- You are considered “long-term,” meaning no relapse for at least 3 years in certain situations
- Your treatment history fits one of these paths: relapse treated with high-dose chemo plus your own stem cells; or orchiectomy only with 3+ years relapse-free; or certain metastatic cases with first-line cisplatin-based chemo (and surgery if needed)
- You can follow the study steps and complete questionnaires or visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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