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Childhood Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)

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For patients · General Information About Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

When tests are able to find the primary cancer, the cancer is no longer a CUP and treatment is based on the type of primary cancer.

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Treatment Option Overview

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Key Points

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There are different types of treatment for children with carcinoma of unknown primary.

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Children with carcinoma of unknown primary should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer.

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Three types of standard treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / Three types of standard treatment are used:

Radiation therapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / Three types of standard treatment are used:

Chemotherapy

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Targeted therapy

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New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

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Treatment for childhood carcinoma of unknown primary may cause side effects.

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Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

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Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

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Follow-up tests may be needed.

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Treatment of Childhood Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

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