Nasopharyngeal cancer is considered a jot down of head and neck cancer.
Like other types ofhead and neck cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer is frequently associated with a viral infection.
Non-keratinizing undifferentiated carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed of the three types.
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There may also be a genetic link.
Other tests may be ordered depending on your circumstances.
Biopsies can also be done of the growth during a nasopharyngolaryngoscopy to confirm or rule out malignancy.
Staging
Most types of cancer, including nasopharyngeal cancer, are staged.
Staging is also an important aspect in determining treatment and prognosis.
The latest method for staging is called TMN staging.
Each of these categories is assigned numbers (sometimes letters) that indicate the severity of the disease.
For example, M0 means there is no metastasis.
These treatments are used alone or in combination, depending on the stage of cancer and your individual circumstances.
In 2023, the FDA approved Loqtorzi (toripalimab-tpzi) for the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer.
Participation in a clinical trial may be suggested for people with advanced or widespread nasopharyngeal cancer.
The average survival rate for an individual with localized nasopharyngeal cancer five years after diagnosis is 85%.
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