What's the matter with persistent fever in late stage nasopharyngeal cancer

Generally speaking, the cure rate of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is not high, but if the patient actively treats it, it still cannot reduce the quality of life, and various side effects will still occur during the treatment process. The author will introduce to you below, what is wrong with fever in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma refers to a malignant tumor that occurs on the roof and side walls of the nasopharyngeal cavity. It is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country and ranks first among malignant tumors of the ear, nose and throat. Common clinical symptoms include nasal congestion, blood in the nose, stuffy ears, hearing loss, diplopia and headache. Most nasopharyngeal carcinomas are moderately sensitive to radiotherapy, and radiotherapy is the first choice for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. However, surgical resection and chemotherapy are also indispensable means for well-differentiated cancer, late course of disease, and recurrence after radiotherapy.

Advanced nasopharyngeal cancer not only damages the patient's physical and mental health, but also brings a huge blow to their families. Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer may develop various complications, among which fever is a manifestation.

The main cause of fever in the late stage of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is concurrent bacterial and viral infection. Tumor cell proliferation, infiltration, necrosis or massive damage to tumor cells due to radiotherapy and chemotherapy is also one of the main causes.

For patients with low fever and moderate fever, the environment, temperature, clothing, and thickness of bedding can be changed, and cold drinks are recommended to lower body temperature and promote comfort. For patients with high fever, alcohol baths and ice packs are usually used for cooling, and drugs can be used for cooling when necessary. At the same time, high-protein diet and water supplements such as eggs, milk, soup, salt water, lean meat, etc. are increased.

Patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma should learn more about the treatment of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, communicate more with their attending physicians, and actively receive treatment, which will help prolong their survival. I hope the above information can help you.