Can bleeding be detected in the early stages of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Can bleeding be detected in the early stages of nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the nasopharynx. It cannot be diagnosed through blood tests. To make a clear diagnosis, nasopharyngeal endoscopy and biopsy are required. Pathological biopsy is the gold standard for a clear diagnosis.

2. No other examination can replace blood drawing. It cannot diagnose nasopharyngeal cancer. It is recommended to do CT or MRI of the nasopharynx and nasopharyngeal endoscopy to take a biopsy and send it to pathology to confirm the condition. In the early stage of nasopharyngeal cancer, blood drawing cannot be used for examination.

How to screen for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal cancer screening mainly includes three aspects: nasopharyngeal endoscopy, blood Epstein-Barr virus and its antibody test, nasopharyngeal MRI examination, etc. Early screening of nasopharyngeal cancer patients is mainly through nasopharyngeal endoscopy, which can usually find the nasal cavity.

Generally speaking, in the early stages, there may be blood in the nasal discharge, discomfort in the nasopharynx, and pressure on the ears, leading to symptoms of secretory otitis media.

What is the diet for patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

1. Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer in the late stage should eat more high-protein and low-vitamin foods, easily digestible animal fats, green and fresh fruits and vegetables. Do not eat spicy, greasy, fried, overly salty foods, pickled foods, or grilled foods. In addition, this disease can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. During the treatment, you should pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue and staying up late, drink plenty of water to promote metabolism, strengthen physical exercise, and improve the body's resistance.

2. Patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer should eat light foods and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can improve the body's immunity. They should avoid eating spicy and irritating foods.

3. People with nasopharyngeal cancer should avoid alcohol, spicy, hot, and irritating foods, control high-fat and low-fiber foods, and try to eat less fried, smoked, and pickled foods.