Where Does Choriocarcinoma Spread?

Although choriocarcinoma starts in the womb, it can spread to other parts of the body – most commonly, the lungs. If it spreads to your lungs, you may have symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing and chest pain.

How quickly does choriocarcinoma spread?

Choriocarcinoma can develop some months or even years after pregnancy and can be difficult to diagnose, because it is so unexpected. They can grow quickly and might cause symptoms within a short period of time. They can spread to other parts of the body but are very likely to be cured by chemotherapy treatment.

How is choriocarcinoma spread?

In the United States, about 1 in 40,000 pregnant people will go on to develop choriocarcinoma. The tumors grow quickly and can spread through the blood to other parts of the body, including the: lungs (most common)