Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
generalA carcinoma that has metastasized to the head and neck region from an unknown primary anatomic site. Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in the neck lymph nodes accounts for the vast majority of these lesions.
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Centers
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Active Trials
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Cancer Funding
Top Centers for Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary(16)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center | 74.2 |
| 2 | The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 68.6 |
| 3 | University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 68.6 |
| 4 | Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, NJ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 68.6 |
| 5 | NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 6 | City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 7 | Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 8 | Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 9 | NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 10 | VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 11 | Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 12 | Dartmouth Cancer CenterLebanon, NH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 13 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 14 | Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 15 | University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program | 47.5 |
| 16 | Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program | 47.5 |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →