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For people diagnosed with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP), our team will tailor treatments that they think will best suit your diagnosis.
About Cancer of Unknown Primary
Cancer of unknown primary is when there is a positive diagnosis of cancer but we are unable to find the primary location of where the cancer started.
For many people diagnosed initially with this type of cancer, the origin of the cancer will be found through further tests. Patients will be referred on to the appropriate team.
However, for some patients the primary cancer will never be identified despite extensive further testing. These cancers are known as a confirmed Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP).
In this case our team will tailor treatments that they think will best suit your diagnosis. There are many people involved in your care who are experts at diagnosing and managing your cancer. The team meet each week to discuss results and to decide on appropriate individual treatment plans. This plan is recorded and explained to you at your clinic appointment.
Your keyworker (usually your Clinical Nurse Specialist) is a member of the MDT and is always able to discuss tests, results and treatment plans further.