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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 Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP).
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Surgery
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
Four types of standard treatment are used:
Hormone therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for 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.
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