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Did you know men are more likely than women to develop nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer? Learn more about symptoms and treatment options now.
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer forms in the tissues around or near the nose. The mucosa, a mucus-producing tissue, lines the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Any of the cells in the mucosa can develop into cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are rare in the United States. Each year, approximately 2,000 people develop the disease, with four out of five cases occurring in individuals over 55 years old. It is more common in men than in women.
If your doctor suspects your symptoms may point to nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses cancer, he or she will perform a series of diagnostic tests. To rule out nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer, your doctor may perform the following:
If you are diagnosed with nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses cancer, your doctor will discuss treatment options with you. Sinus cancer treatment may include a variety of approaches. Depending on the cancer’s stage, surgery may be needed. Common treatments include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and palliative care.
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are a form of head and neck cancer. There are several different types of nasal and paranasal cancers, including:
Squamous cell carcinomas are the most common nasal and paranasal cancers. According to NIH, squamous cell carcinomas make up about 50 percent of cancers in the nasal cavity and sinuses.
Recognizing the signs of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer allows for timely intervention, potentially increasing the chances of successful treatment and improving your quality of life.
Nose cancer causes are still unknown. However, known risk factors may increase a person’s chance of developing the disease, including exposure to certain substances or chemicals in the workplace:
Additional risk factors may include:
Typically, nasal cancers are discovered because they cause a variety of symptoms. Nose cancer symptoms and signs include:
If you experience uncomfortable, worrisome or persistent symptoms, see your doctor. Many symptoms of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer are also symptoms of other medical conditions and do not necessarily indicate cancer is present. Talk with your doctor for appropriate testing and treatment.
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