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National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Nasal Cancer is the National Cancer Institute
Nasal Cancer
Also called: Cancer of the nasal cavity, Cancer of the paranasal sinus
Your paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces around the nose. They are lined with cells that make mucus, which keeps your nose from drying out. The nasal cavity is the passageway just behind your nose through which air passes on the way to your throat as you breathe.
Cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is rare. Men are more likely than women to get it, and most patients are older than 45. There may be no symptoms at first, and later symptoms can be like those of infections. This means the cancer may not be found until it is advanced, making it harder to treat. Treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer (PDQ): Treatment
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Overviews
- What Are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers?(American Cancer Society)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Can Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Be Found Early?(American Cancer Society)
- How Are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers Diagnosed?(American Cancer Society)
- How Are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers Staged?(American Cancer Society)
- Introduction to Nasal Endoscopy(American Rhinologic Society)
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Treatment
- How Are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers Treated?(American Cancer Society)
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Prevention/Screening
- What Are the Risk Factors for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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Disease Management
- Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer: What Happens After Treatment?(American Cancer Society)
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Related Issues
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Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
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- What Should You Ask Your Doctor about Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers?(American Cancer Society)
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Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Nose Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Nose Neoplasms
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Research
- What's New in Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Research and Treatment?(American Cancer Society)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Stage III-IV sinonasal and nasal cavity carcinoma treated with three-dimensional...
- Article: Immunohistochemical characterization of nasal-type extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma using a tissue...
- Article: Metastasis of renal cell carcinoma to sinus and nose.
- Nasal Cancer -- see more articles
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Dictionary of Cancer Terms(National Cancer Institute)
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Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Directories
- Find an Otolaryngologist (ENT)(American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
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National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program(National Cancer Institute)
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Statistics
- What Are the Key Statistics about Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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