Unknown primary cancer
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesWhat is it?
The medical term for a tumour that has spread (metastasis) without knowing which organ the cancer came from, is 'primary unknown cancer'.
Some cancer tissues are so unrecognisable that, even after pathological and genetic testing, no further indication exists.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTreatment
In the majority of cases, such untraceable metastases are treated with chemotherapy.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisationsLatest publication date: 15/05/2024