Question 1

i get blood in nose from blowing. is this a sign of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Most cases of bloody nose (epistaxis) are not from cancer.  There are many reasons and the most common are nose picking or other trauma including nose sprays, dry air, bleeding disorders, medications like aspirin, infections (common cold or sinus).  Other cause may be high blood pressure, low platelet count, pregnancy, cancer (leukemia) and more. If nose bleeds are severe or recurrent, see ENT doc.

Question 2

is there a cure for nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends what stage, but cure may be possible.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Nose bleed +: Obstruction.  Nasal cancer is rare.  If present it is likely to cause bloody nasal discharge, blockage of the affected nostril, pain and swelling.

Question 4

is nasal cancer bad? how do they remove it?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Many cases may be treated with surgery and radiation, while many others get surgery and chemotherapy.  These and other head and neck cancers are usually too advanced for curative surgery, etc., although some can be treated this way.  Those with metastatic or recurrent disease get palliative care with Cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil or paclitaxel.  The most common presentation has 35% 5 yr. Survival.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cancer: Malignancy involving the nose.

Question 6

need expert help here. what are symptoms of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sinus problems: Early nasal cancer symptoms are the same as sinus symptoms, and can include stuffiness, nose bleeds, headaches and facial pain. The symptoms can then progress to include facial numbness, eye pain or swelling, or a sore or lump in the nose that doesn't heal. The good news is that nasal cancer is uncommon, and sinus problems are much more likely!

Question 7

what causes nasal cancer and what should i do do minimize the chance of having it?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Chemicals used in leather tanning as well as fine wood dusts are known to increase risk of sinus and nasal cancer. Wear a filter mask if you work in those industries. Smoking is another risk factor for cancer in the aerodigestive tract!

Question 8

what is the treatment for nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Surgery,XRad,Chemo.: The three consistent modalities of treatment for these tumors are surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.  These can be given alone or in combination.  Surgery and chemotherapy, like Cisplatin or 5-fluorouracil or surgery and radiation are given for locally advanced disease, while local disease gets surgery and radiation.  Advanced/metastatic disease is treated by palliative chemo. Like paclitaxel.

Question 9

can chemotherapy gets rid of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It depends on the stage of cancer. In general chemotherapy can help but it is not always curative especially for advanced or recurrent cancers.  Early cancers have much better luck with combined use of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. Once it has a recurrence then the cancer is rarely curable with the available chemotherapy drugs.

Question 10

does chemotherapy get rid of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: In locally advanced disease, Cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil with radiation therapy is as effective as sugery and radiation therapy.  These patients have about a 35% 5 year survival.

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