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← Childhood Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)

FOR PATIENTS · SOURCE READING

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

Source: Childhood Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: January 12, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview

Treatment will be overseen by a pediatric oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer. The pediatric oncologist works with other pediatric health professionals who are experts in treating children with cancer and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. This may include the following specialists and others:

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Pediatrician.

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Radiation oncologist.

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Pathologist.

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Social worker.

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Rehabilitation specialist.

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Psychologist.

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Child-life specialist.

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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice