Scanning to find the source of cancer of unknown origin
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a special PET scan that may help find where a cancer that started somewhere unknown originated. It could help doctors choose the right treatment by locating the hidden primary tumor.
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Who can take part
- You have been told you might have cancer, but doctors have not yet found where it started.
- You are scheduled to have or have already had a special kind of PET scan (called 18F-FAPI).
- You have not had another type of cancer in the last 5 years, and you do not currently have any other active cancer.
- You do not have any serious uncontrolled medical conditions or active infections.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are able to give your consent to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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