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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Overview by Asbone Kun is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, located behind the nose and above the throat. Risk factors include being male, Asian ethnicity, exposure to Epstein-Barr virus, and consumption of salt-cured foods. Symptoms may include lump in the neck, blood in saliva, nosebleeds, or ear problems. Treatment typically involves radiation therapy alone or with chemotherapy. Surgery is rarely used except to remove cancerous lymph nodes. Screening is not usually recommended where the dis
- Author
- Asbone Kun
- Language
- EN