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Best hospitals and doctors for cancer of unknown primary (cup) treatment abroad

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Maike de Wit

Vivantes Neukölln Hospital Berlin

10/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Berlin

Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine

The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin. There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as

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Head physician:

Dr. med. Katri Elina Clemens

MediClin Robert Janker Clinic

9.5/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Bonn

Department of Oncology and Palliative Care

The MediClin Robert Janker Clinic is a progressive medical facility, which has all the very latest diagnostic and treatment methods for the recovery of health of patients who suffer from cancers. The clinic was founded by renowned radiologist and surgeon Robert Janker. Today, its history has more than 80 years of successful clin

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Karl Reinhard Aigner

Medias Cancer Clinic Burghausen

10/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Burghausen

Department of Oncology and Surgical Oncology

The Medias Cancer Clinic Burghausen positions itself as a private highly specialised medical facility with international leadership in cancer treatment. The key areas of specialization of the clinic include regional chemotherapy, surgical oncology, hyperthermia, immunotherapy and pain therapy. The ultimate value of each emp

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Döhner

University Hospital Ulm

8.7/10from 83 Votes

Germany, Ulm

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Rheumatology and Infectology

The University Hospital Ulm started its activities 35 years ago and during this time it has become one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Europe. The hospital is famous for its numerous discoveries and the world-class achievements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. The medical facility has 29 specialized departments a

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Park Keun Chil

Samsung Medical Center Seoul

9.8/10from 16 Votes

South Korea, Seoul

Department of Oncology and Hematology

The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Irit Ben Aharon

Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa

9.8/10from 16 Votes

Israel, Haifa

Department of Oncology

The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local

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Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Mutlu Demiray

Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

9/10from 23 Votes

Turkey, Istanbul

Department of Oncology

The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Justus Duyster

University Hospital Freiburg

9.7/10from 59 Votes

Germany, Freibung

Department of Hematology and Oncology

The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Müller-Tidow

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10from 57 Votes

Germany, Heidelberg

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all field

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Hermann Einsele

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10from 38 Votes

Germany, Würzburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Hepatology, Infectology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and

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Head physician:

PD Dr. med. Edgar Jost

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.7/10from 41 Votes

Germany, Aachen

Department of Oncology and Hematology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the

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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Gunnar Folprecht

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Dresden

Department of Oncology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden is among the top three hospitals in Germany! The hospital is the embodiment of the standards of modern high-quality medicine. Since the hospital positions itself as a maximum care medical facility, it represents all medical fields. The

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Mackensen

University Hospital Erlangen

9.1/10from 51 Votes

Germany, Erlangen

Department of Hematology and Oncology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the leading medical facilities in Bavaria and offers the highest level of medical care, which is characterized by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medi

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Mascha Binder

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Halle

Department of Hematology and Oncology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Bokemeyer

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10from 92 Votes

Germany, Hamburg

Department of Hematology, Oncology and Pulmonology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Keilholz

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10from 95 Votes

Germany, Berlin

Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a

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About the disease

Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is a cancer, whose primary site, where it started is unknown. In this case it can be present in several metastatic sites. Detailed tests need to be done in order to understand the origin of the cancer. It is important for further successful treatment. After the origin is identified, cancer is renamed after the organ it started to develop in. In some cases it is impossible to identify the origin of cancer. Nevertheless, even in this cases treatment can be successful. According to American Cancer Society, around 2% of all cancers are represented by CUP. Overall, over the past ten years, incidence of CUP decreased by 35%, which is good news. Mortality rate over this time also decreased almost by 42%.

Because of the fact that CUP can originate in any part of the body, it is difficult to tell its exact causes. It is believed that smoking, DNA mutations, poor nutrition, excessive ultraviolet radiation, obesity are responsible the most for development of CUP. Various researches show that it most often originates in stomach, colon, and ovaries. It can also start to develop on skin, which in this case is called melanoma.

Symptoms

Symptoms of unidentified cancer can be various as they depend on the organs, which they spread to. Nevertheless, there are several symptoms, which proved to be common for most patients with CUP, and if you have any of those, you need to contact your doctor.

Swollen lymph nodes in different parts of the body
Skin tumors, which are manifested as skin bumps
Shortness of breath
Pain in the abdomen
Fatigue
Anemia
Bone pain, if cancer spread to the bones
Weight loss
Loss of appetite

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of CUP is in most cases complex, as doctors have to check each organ of the patient to identify the origin of cancerous growth.

X-Ray is used to get images of all inner organs.
CT scan and MRI produce more precise images, which can also identify cancer origin.
Biopsy examines sample tissue of affected organs where doctors suspect the cancer to be the most.
Bone marrow aspiration is used, if patient has severe bone pain.
Blood test is used to examine blood cells.

Treatment

Surgery is used if cancer was found in one organ or in lymph nodes and it can be removed completely. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility that cancerous cells are also present in another organ.
Radiation is used to slow the growth of cancer and stop it from spreading further. A patient may need to undergo either external or internal radiation to kill as many malignant cells as possible.
Chemotherapy can be used in combination with surgery and radiation. It can also be used if those treatment methods can no longer be applied and in this case chemo is used to relieve the symptoms and prolong patient's life.

In general, in most cases doctors are able to identify the origin of unknown primary cancer and thus chances for recovery become higher. Even if the origin was not identified, but unknown primary still has not progressed very much, you have high survival chances.

Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan
Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan, August, 2017, University Hospital Bonn, Dr. Petrak.

University Hospital Bonn

Oksana K., Belarus
Oksana K., Belarus, March, 2017, Park-Clinic Weissensee, PD, Dr. med. Oliver Hauschild.

Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Ahmed G., Egypt
Ahmed G., Egypt, University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, December 2019

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Marina T., Kazakhstan
Marina T., Kazakhstan, January 2020, Specialized Pulmonary Clinic Asklepios Munich-Gauting

Specialized Pulmonary Clinic Asklepios Munich-Gauting

Mykhailo N., Ukraine
Mykhailo N., Ukraine, October 2018, Clinic for Molecular Orthopedics Duesseldorf, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Baltzer.

Clinic for Molecular Orthopedics Duesseldorf

Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia
Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia, April, 2017, Asklepios Childrens Hospital in Sankt Augustin, Prof. Dr. med. Boulos Asfour.

Asklepios Children`s Hospital Sankt Augustin

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Prof. Dr. med. Samer Ezziddin.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Younis Talib Jalal S., Iraq
Younis Talib Jalal S., Iraq, August, 2017, Urological Private Practice, Prof. Dr. med. H. Schuldes.

Urology Hospital Munich-Planegg Munich

Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt
Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt, August, 2017, Preventicum.

Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen

Artavazd and Susambar, Armenia
Artavazd and Susambar, Armenia, November 2017, University Hospital Düsseldorf.

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Jaroslav V., Sweden
Jaroslav V., Sweden, September 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. Winkler.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Hrygorii V., Ukraine
Hrygorii V., Ukraine, September 2018, St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe-Academic Hospital of the University of Freiburg, Prof. Dr. Christian Meyer.

St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe-Academic Hospital of the University of Freiburg

Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan
Nemattilo T., Kyrgyzstan, July, 2017, Charite University Hospital Berlin, Prof. Dr. Walter Zidek.

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Malika K., Kazakhstan
Malika K., Kazakhstan, January 2019, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger.

Beta Klinik Bonn

Ekaterina K., Georgia
Ekaterina K., Georgia, February 2020, Academic Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Dieter Allescher

Academic Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Tatiana K., Russia
Tatiana K., Russia, December, 2019, Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Ennker, HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

Tariq K., United Kingdom
Tariq K., United Kingdom, August 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

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Treatment of Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)

Best hospitals and doctors for cancer of unknown primary (cup) treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Vivantes Neukölln Hospital Berlin

Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine

MediClin Robert Janker Clinic

Department of Oncology and Palliative Care

Medias Cancer Clinic Burghausen

Department of Oncology and Surgical Oncology

University Hospital Ulm

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Rheumatology and Infectology

Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Department of Oncology and Hematology

Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa

Department of Oncology

Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

Department of Oncology

University Hospital Freiburg

Department of Hematology and Oncology

University Hospital Heidelberg

Department of Hematology, Oncology, Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology

University Hospital Würzburg

Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Hepatology, Infectology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Department of Oncology and Hematology

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Department of Oncology

University Hospital Erlangen

Department of Hematology and Oncology

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Department of Hematology and Oncology

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Department of Hematology, Oncology and Pulmonology

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center

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