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Lignes directrices et conseils

The Use of Molecular Tools for Identifying and Guiding Treatment of Cancers of Unknown Primary

ID: MOTAC-7 jan 2025
Type of Content: Guidelines & Advice
Document Status: Current
Authors:
S. Saibil, X. Yao, D. Sivajohanathan, M. Deodat, M Vickers, P. Wheatley-Price, J. Yoon, H. Feilotter

Guideline Objective

The Use of Molecular Tools for Identifying and Guiding Treatment of Cancers of Unknown Primary.

Patient Population

All adult patients with a diagnosis of CUP.

Intended Guideline Users

  • Clinicians, laboratory physicians, and scientists involved in the care and testing of patients with cancers of unknown primary
  • Policy makers, health care administrators, and the OMH

Research Questions

Can clinical outcomes, such as OS and PFS, and/or diagnostic outcomes (such as sensitivity and specificity) be improved through molecular profiling in patients with a diagnosis of cancer of unknown primary.