What does IVA mean for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

If it is nasopharyngeal carcinoma stage Iva, it refers to advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which is difficult to completely cure. Combined with the specific examination results and the patient's physical condition. At present, the pathological classification is mainly divided into type I, type II and type III. It is recommended to conduct more detailed examinations, such as color Doppler ultrasound, neck CT or mass puncture, to understand its meaning.

Can nasopharyngeal cancer be cured?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a type of malignant tumor with a relatively high incidence in the ENT system. The main symptoms of patients include nasal congestion, purulent nasal discharge, nose bleeding, headache, etc. It is diagnosed by nasopharyngeal endoscopy and biopsy. The cure rate of early nasopharyngeal carcinoma is very high, and the five-year survival rate can basically reach more than 80%. However, patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma may need to prolong their lives or control the expansion of the lesion. For patients with bone metastasis or metastasis to other parts, chemotherapy may be needed to control symptoms.

What to do if your chin edema occurs after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

1 to 2 months after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, there is often swelling of the face, neck, and mandibular area, which may be accompanied by mild edema changes in the throat. The patient suddenly finds that there is an extra piece of meat under the chin. This is because the soft tissue of the neck is exposed to radiation, the lymphatic return is not smooth, and the soft tissue of the chin and submental area is loose, which makes it easy for lymph fluid to accumulate in the chin, forming a double chin or cystic changes. After radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, it may cause low white blood cells and low immunity of the body, so the body may have some edema, and it may also cause chin swelling. This is a common side effect of radiotherapy. Appropriate hot compresses can promote local lymphatic blood return and accelerate the disappearance of edema. After radiotherapy, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma will experience dry mouth and dry tongue, thickening of the skin on the neck is also called neck skin fibrosis, and dry nasal cavity.