How long can you live with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer

As we all know, the more advanced the cancer is, the lower the possibility of cure. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a type of cancer. In the later stage of treatment, doctors will mention stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but the patient's family members don't know what stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma is? How long can a person with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma live? Below, the author will answer your questions.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a common malignant tumor, especially in southern my country. The incidence rate is higher in middle-aged men. There are many studies on its cause, but it has not been fully identified so far. It may be related to genetics, Epstein-Barr virus infection, environmental chemical carcinogenic factors, etc.

Stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma is already in the late stage, and patients often have symptoms such as cervical lymphadenopathy, diplopia, cranial nerve damage, and distant metastasis. Therefore, when nasopharyngeal carcinoma reaches stage IV, the survival rate is often low.

How long can a person with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer live? The treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer is a systematic process that involves many factors. Therefore, the survival time of stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer is often related to many factors such as individual treatment plan and physical fitness.

How long patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma can survive depends mainly on whether the treatment is appropriate and the patient's physical function. The patient's family can communicate more with the doctor to understand the patient's treatment plan and some precautions for care.

In addition, since the patient's physical function and immunity will also affect the patient's survival time, the patient's family should pay attention to the patient's diet. During radiotherapy and chemotherapy, nasopharyngeal cancer patients should eat easily digestible foods rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and amino acids; quit smoking and drinking, avoid spicy and irritating foods; and avoid eating too dry and rough foods. At the same time, you can also rely on taking Chinese medicine that has the effect of tonifying the spleen and kidney to enhance the immune function.