Nasal Cancer Symptoms

NASAL CANCER

DESCRIPTION

Nasal and sinus cancer, is a rare cancer that affects the nasal cavity and the sinuses. Nasal and sinus cancer is different from cancer of the area where the nose and throat connect. This is called nasopharyngeal cancer.

Symptoms –

Blocked sinuses that do not clear

Pain or headache

Runny nose

Nosebleeds

Lump inside nose

Lump on face or roof of mouth

Risk factors –

Work place exposure

Smoking

Human papilloma virus infection

Common in men

Older age

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Diagnosis and test-

Biopsy

Endoscopy

X-ray

Computed tomography scan

Magnetic resonance imaging

Bone scan

PET-CT scan

Treatment –

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy