Deciding on Treatment See All  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment You may get just 1 type of treatment or a combination of treatments. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery. ...more  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy can shrink tumors. It can also help ease symptoms the cancer is causing. It may even make some tumors go away.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Overview See All  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Introduction in Overview Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is cancer that starts in an unknown area and has already spread by the time it's diagnosed. ...more  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Risk Factors in Overview Because healthcare providers don't know the why, how, or where of cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP), it's hard to identify risk factors for it. ...more  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Symptoms in Overview If you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), your symptoms depend on where in your body the cancer forms. ...more

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis Being told you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. These tests will be used to try to find the place the cancer started.

Carcinoma of Unknown Primary See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Introduction in Overview Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is cancer that starts in an unknown area and has already spread by the time it's diagnosed. ...more  Cancer of Unknown Primary: Risk Factors in Overview Because healthcare providers don't know the why, how, or where of cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP), it's hard to identify risk factors for it.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Cervical Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Cervical cancer can be treated. Treatment can be used to cure the cancer or control it to keep it from spreading. It can also help control symptoms or problems the cancer is causing. ...more  Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more  Cervical Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells.

Cancer FAQs See All  Cervical Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Overview See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Cervical Cancer: Introduction in Overview Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix that spread deeper or spread to other tissues or organs. ...more  Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview One important way to reduce your risk of cervical cancer is to get regular Pap tests.