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Nose Cancer


Nose cancer, also known as nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), is the fifth most common cancer in Malaysia.

Nose Cancer (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma)

Nose cancer, also known as nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), is the fifth most common cancer in Malaysia.

 

What Are The Risk Factors For Nose Cancer?

  • Male gender
  • Family history of nose cancer
  • Smoking
  • Eating salted fish and salted vegetables, which contain nitrosamines
  • Working in the timber industry and being exposed to nickel and chromate dust, and hardwood dust

 

What Are The Symptoms Of Nose Cancer?

  • Painless neck lump (unilateral or bilateral)
  • Blood-stained nasal discharge or saliva
  • Unilateral nose block
  • Unilateral ear block
  • Unilateral headache
  • Facial numbness
  • Double vision (diplopia)

 

How Is Nose Cancer Diagnosed?

  • Nasopharyngoscopy with biopsy
  • Chest X-ray
  • CT scan or MRI scan
  • PET scan


What Are The Treatment Options For Nose Cancer?

Patients diagnosed with nose cancer may be treated with radiotherapy, with or without chemotherapy.

 

How Can Nose Cancer Be Prevented?

  • Practice a healthy lifestyle
  • Avoid smoking
  • Eat fresh fruits and fresh vegetables


EMERGENCY CONTACT
Gleneagles Hospital Penang
Ambulance / Emergency
+604 222 9199
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