Nose and sinus cancer
Treatments for nasal and sinus cancer
The best treatment depends on several factors, including how far the cancer has spread and your general health.
Treatment may include:
- surgery to remove a tumour which can be performed using surgical incisions (open surgery) or as keyhole surgery through the nose (endoscopic microsurgery)
- radiotherapy wherehigh-energy radiation is usedto kill the cancerous cells, shrink a tumour before surgery, or destroy small amounts of a tumour that may be left after surgery
- chemotherapy where medicine is usedto help shrink or slow down the growth of a tumour, or to reduce the risk of the cancer returning after surgery
Your treatmentwill be organised by a head and neck cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT), who will discuss the treatment options with you.A combination of treatments will often be recommended.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Definition
Nasal and sinus cancer affects the nasal cavity and sinuses. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and outlook, with links to more information.
Symptoms of nasal and sinus cancer
The most common symptoms of nasal and sinus cancer are: a persistent blocked nose, which usually only affects one side Nosebleed mucus draining from the nose, which may be blood-stained a decreased
When to see your GP
See your GP if you notice any unusual or persistent symptoms. They're very unlikely to be caused bynasal or sinus cancer, but are worth getting checked out. If your GP thinks you might need some tests
Who's at risk of nasal and sinus cancer
Several factors are known to increase the risk of developing nasal and sinus cancer, including: your gender men are more likely to develop nasal and sinus cancer than women prolonged exposure to cer
Treatments for nasal and sinus cancer
The best treatment depends on several factors, including how far the cancer has spread and your general health. Treatment may include: surgery to remove a tumour which can be performed using surgical
Outlook for nasal and sinus cancer
There are many different types of cancer that can affect the nasal cavity and sinuses. The outlook varies, depending on the specific type you have. Overall, around one in every two or three people wit
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