Germ cell tumours in children
Published: Jul 2022
Next review: Jul 2025
This factsheet is for parents, careres and families. It gives an overview of germ cell tumours, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment to help you understand more about the type of cancer your child has. Information in this guide should be used to support professional advice specific to your child's diagnosis.
Written to accompany our comprehensive guide 'Children and young people with cancer: a parent's guide'.
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How this resource was made
With thanks to Dr Mark Brougham, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist (Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Children and Young People) and Chair of CCLG Germ Cell Tumours Special Interest Group, who reviewed this factsheet on behalf of the CCLG Information Advisory Group, comprising multi-professional experts in the field of children’s cancer.
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