Friday 20 March 2026
The symptoms of a cancer of unknown primary are variable and depend on which organs the cancer has spread to. For example, if the cancer has spread to the bones of the spine, there may be a new pain felt in the back that is often worse at night or numbness, weakness or pins and needles sensations in the legs, to give a few examples. If the cancer has Sometimes CUP does not cause any signs or symptoms.
General non-specific symptoms of cancer are:
For full details and information please visit: Cancer of unknown primary | Macmillan Cancer Support
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