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Treatment of Recurrent Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
Treatment for recurrent carcinoma of unknown primary is usually within a clinical trial. Treatment depends on the following:
- The type of cancer.
- How the cancer was treated before.
- Where the cancer has come back in the body.
- The condition and wishes of the patient.
Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.
Navigating Care disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.
This information was sourced and adapted from Adapted from the National Cancer Institute's
Physician Data Query (PDQ®) Cancer Information Summaries on
www.cancer.gov.
This information updated
October 1, 2024.
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