Question 1

is nasal cancer purely hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: Most cancers are multifactorial, and include environmental factors, genetic factors, and so on.

Question 2

what are the tests for nasal cancer?

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Biopsy/histopath.: The diagnosis of this cancer is often made by lymph node biopsy, since the nasopharyngeal cancer ofthen presents with lymph node involvement.  Otherwise, the patient will typically undergo a needle biopsy of this lesion, and when histopathologic information is available, a multidisciplinary discussion of the optimal treatment strategy will be undertaken.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of nasal cancer?

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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?

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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 are the different kinds of nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Vague question: There are many types of skin cancer which of course can affect the outside of the nose (basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma being the most common).  Cancers can also arise from the inside of the nose, and there are many different types there as well.  They behave differently and require different treatments as well.  See your ENT if you have concerns in this area.

Question 6

is it possible to contract nasal cancer exist?

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I don't understand: None of the nasal cancers are contagious.   Often they appear without any risk factor being identifiable, and probably not even present; a few industrial exposures may put a person at considerably increased risk.  Good luck.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: nasal cancer?

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Nasal cancer: Malignancy involving the nose.

Question 8

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

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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 9

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 10

is there a cure for nasal cancer?

Accepted Answer

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

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