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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
There are different types of treatment for children with carcinoma of unknown primary.
Children with carcinoma of unknown primary should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer.
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for childhood carcinoma of unknown primary may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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