What is stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer? How long can one live with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer?

What is stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer? How long can you live with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. 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.

2. 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. When nasopharyngeal carcinoma reaches stage IV, the survival rate is often low.

How long can you live with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer?

The treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a systematic process involving many factors. The survival time of stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma is often related to many factors such as individual treatment plan and physical fitness.

Some nursing notes:

Treatment methods: Radiotherapy is the first choice for NPC treatment. Chemotherapy can be used in conjunction with radiotherapy or for palliative treatment of patients with advanced stage with distant metastasis or recurrence after radiotherapy. Traditional Chinese medicine plays an important role in the treatment of advanced NPC.

Note: 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.