Immature teratoma

My niece17 years old, college student, was diagnosed with immature teratoma stage 3, her left ovary was removed and she was advised for chemotheraphy. Her OB told us that chemo should be done in a month after surgery. Can we delay the chemo for about 2 months until the end of the 2nd semester of this school year?. I also read from this site that some patients s with this type of malignacy did not undegone chemo but they became cancer-free, I am also doubtful, if we continue the chemo, please advise. thanks!

[kcd86]

There a varying forms of "Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors" most are benign but a few are malignant, to which some are a aggressive form. The decision to wait another month should be discussed with your GYN/Oncologost. They will be able to tell you how aggressive this immatre teratoms is.
Immature teratomas are the only ovarian germ cell tumor that are histologically graded. That is based on what they see under the microscope determines how aggressive they may be. The grade of aggressiveness (ranging from I [well differentiated] to III [poorly differentiated]) is based upon the proportion of tissue containing the immature elements . Tumor grade is an important indicator of the risk for spread ouside the ovary. The presence of foci of yolk sac tumor in immature teratomas generally reflects more aggressive tumor behavior and a worse outcome .
Good Luck
Kevin