Treatment
Chemotherapy is very effective for TVT, but surgery alone often leads to recurrence. Surgery may be difficult due to the location of these tumors. The prognosis for complete remission with chemotherapy is excellent. The most common chemotherapy agents used for TVT are vincristine, vinblastine, and doxorubicin. Radiation therapy may be effective when chemotherapy does not work.
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