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Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Treatment (PDQ®)
Patient Version   Health Professional Version   En español   Last Modified: 07/25/2008



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Cellular Classification






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Newly Diagnosed Carcinoma of Unknown Primary






Recurrent Carcinoma of Unknown Primary






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Recurrent Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

Current Clinical Trials

The prognosis for any treated cancer patient with progressing, recurring, or relapsing disease is poor, regardless of cell type or stage. Deciding on further treatment depends on many factors, including the specific cancer, prior treatment, and site of recurrence, as well as individual patient considerations. Treatments that are under clinical evaluation are appropriate and should be considered when possible.

Current Clinical Trials

Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with recurrent carcinoma of unknown primary. The list of clinical trials can be further narrowed by location, drug, intervention, and other criteria.

General information about clinical trials is also available from the NCI Web site.

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