Cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is rare. Doctors diagnose nasal cancer with imaging tests, lighted tube-like instruments that look inside the nose, and biopsies. The paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces around the nose. They are lined with cells that make mucus, keeping the nose from becoming dry.
Symptoms
There may be no visible symptoms in the early stages, but as the cancer progresses, it may show itself through infections of the nasal cavity.
Risk Factors
- Male and over 40 years old
- Exposed to certain workplace chemicals
- Infected with HPV
- A smoker
Treatments
Treatment options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…
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Head and Neck Cancer Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers, including early-stage, recurrent, and aggressive disease, with coordinated care to …
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Neurosurgery
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Skull Base Surgery Program
A program within the Department of Neurosurgery where a neurosurgeon leads multidisciplinary care for skull base tumors and complex conditions, bringing together specialists to pr…
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Radiation Oncology
An oncology department using advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer, with personalized planning and care to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.
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Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care
A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing diagnosis and treatment for sinus and allergy conditions like congestion and helping manage sym…