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There are two hospitals in the UK where women are treated for GTD. These hospitals offer specialist support and information on their websites.
This website is run by the specialist centre at Charing Cross Hospital in London. The website has information and useful contacts.
Hydatidiform Mole and Choriocarcinoma UK Information and Support Service
This website is run by the centre at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. It gives details about their drop in clinic, patient information and information for doctors and nurses.
Weston Park Trophoblastic Disease Centre
The Miscarriage Association organisation provides information and support about pregnancy loss.
Helpline: 01924 200 799 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Go to the Miscarriage Association website
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity. They work with the specialist GTD centres to offer support groups for people during and after treatment for GTD.
Phone: 0300 123 1801 Email: enquiries@maggies.org
This website provides support for women and their loved ones who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, a molar pregnancy. You can read personal stories from people affected by molar pregnancy. And share experiences with people who have been through similar situations.
Email: sht-tr.trophoblastic@nhs.net
Visit the Molar Pregnancy Support and Information website
Tommy's is a research charity in the UK looking into miscarriage and pregnancy problems.
They have a helpline staffed by midwives and the website includes women's stories about molar pregnancy.
Go to information about molar pregnancies on Tommy's website
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) provides information about what help and therapy is available for sexual difficulties.
Telephone: 020 8106 9635 Email: info@cosrt.org.uk
The RCOG provide information for the public about women’s health and wellbeing. This includes leaflets, podcasts as well as pointing to other sources of help.
Teenage Cancer Trust is a national charity providing specialist units, expert staff, support events, education and information for 13 to 24 year olds diagnosed with cancer, and their friends and families.
Teenage Cancer Trust also work closely with healthcare professionals and researchers to lead the way on developing cancer care for teenagers and young adults.
Teenage Cancer Trust The Place 175 High Holborn London WC1V 7AA
Phone: 020 7612 0370 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Email: hello@teenagecancertrust.org
Read more on the Teenage Cancer Trust website
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline offers support with clinical, emotional, general and welfare benefits needs. They also publish booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages.
Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm) Contact email form
Last reviewed: 03 Oct 2025
Next review due: 03 Oct 2028
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) includes molar pregnancy, invasive mole and choriocarcinoma. GTD also includes the very rare placental site trophoblastic tumour and epithelioid trophoblastic tumour.
Living with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) can be difficult. Find out about ways of coping, getting support, and about fertility.
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of rare tumours that start in the cells that would normally develop into the placenta during pregnancy. Abnormal cells grow inside the womb but they are different to womb cancer.
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