Alternative Cure for Cancer

Unknown Primary Cancer

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Primary cancer, in simpler definition, is the location where the cancer cells originally appeared.  It is the first region that is thrived on by the cancer cells. It could be an organ, a gland or just a particular region.  As long as it is the first one struck by the cells, it is called primary cancer.  Primary cancer could be known or unknown.

When it is known, the location is identified.  This is the usual case.  For example, the diagnosis could draw cancer cells forming in the breast, the conclusion  could be that there is primary breast cancer.  If the cancer cells were seen only in the lungs and nowhere else, there is primary breast cancer.

Nonetheless, there are cases where the source of cancer is not identified.  This happens when there are many areas already struck with cancer and determining which one had cancer cells first is ineffective.  This is known as unknown primary cancer.

The necessity of knowing the area where it first appeared comes in when choosing the management method.  A known primary cancer gives the doctors a substantial foundation on what treatment to use.  Primary breast cancer patients have greater chances of recovery using the cancer treatments specifically designed for it.  Doctors can administer surgery and hormonal treatments for breast cancer patients, something that is proven and particular for the type of cancer.  If the primary cancer is not identified, no specific  management can be administered and be expected to take effect.

This can be likened to a bullet.  If the primary cancer is diagnosed, the bullet can be aimed to a particular target and such can be hit  immediately.  On the other hand, the unknown primary cancer is equivalent to  a bullet aimed nowhere.  It's aiming anywhere hoping to hit something.  It's futile, if not, hopeless.