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Squamous cell carcinoma, no skincancer. normal x ray/ct scan of lungs/abdomen/breasts/colon. metastasis in lymphnodes under armpits/collarbone. cough, weightloss, sob. ex smoker, nicorette addict. no primary tumour found. what type of cancer?
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Squamous: Disseminated squamous cell carcinomas with no obvious primary often are ultimately found to have arisen in the nasal sinuses. There are even protocols for treating "squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary". We may still have something to offer that's worthwhile. Best wishes.
Answered 10/1/2018
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