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Cervical (Neck) Lymph Nodes
Source: Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: December 17, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Cancer found in cervical (neck) lymph nodes may have spread from a tumor in the head or neck. Treatment of cervical lymph node carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) may include the following:
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Radiation therapy alone. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) may be used.
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Radiation therapy followed by surgery to remove the lymph nodes.
Surgery to remove the lymph nodes, with or without radiation therapy.
A clinical trial of new types of treatment.
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See the PDQ summary on Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary Treatment for more information.
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