Nasopharyngeal Cancer (Nasal Cancer)
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer (Nasal Cancer)
It can progress silently, but can be controlled with early diagnosis and proper treatment
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare but important type of head and neck cancer that develops in the nasal area between the back of the nose and the upper part of the throat. It is more common in people of Asian and Middle Eastern origin and is closely related to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
It may be asymptomatic in the early stages, but it has a high success rate with modern diagnosis and treatment methods.
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms
Unilateral ear congestion or hearing loss
Painless lymph node swelling in the neck
Nasal congestion or intermittent nosebleeds
Headache, facial or jaw pain
Double vision, droopy eyelid (in advanced stage)
Feeling of fullness in the throat
Difficulty swallowing and voice changes (rarely)
Note: Usually painless neck masses can be the first sign of this cancer.
Risk Factors
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection
- Genetic predisposition
- Excessive consumption of salty and smoked foods
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Air pollution and chemical exposure
- Male gender and over 40 years of age
Diagnosis Process
- Nasopharyngoscopy: Endoscopic visualization of the nasal area
- Biopsy: Tissue sample taken for diagnosis
- CT and MRI: Regional spread of the tumor is evaluated
-PET-CT: Shows whether there is spread to distant organs
- EBV DNA testing: May support diagnosis, especially in patients of Asian descent
Staging
Cancer of the nasopharynx is usually detected at an advanced stage , because the nasal area is a deep structure and symptoms appear later.
- Stage I-II: Localized tumor; treatment success is quite high
-Stage III-IV: May have spread to lymph nodes or surrounding tissues
Treatment Methods
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- - Preliminary evaluation can be made with your endoscopy, imaging and pathology reports
- - Multidisciplinary team consisting of radiation oncology, medical oncology and ENT specialists plans the process
- - Treatment is carried out in cooperation with radiotherapy and chemotherapy centers
- - Accommodation, transportation and escort services are provided throughout the treatment
- - Supports long-term monitoring and digital control
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a highly curable disease when detected early.
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